GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,919 km
8,649 miles
IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
Distance
13,919 km
8,649 mi / 7,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU IPA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ipota Airport
IATA Code GRU IPA
ICAO Code SBGR NVVI
City Sao Paulo Ipota
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,459 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -18.860000, 169.280000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ipota (IPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu is 13,919 kilometers (8,649 miles / 7,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:54 in Ipota. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,436 feet between the two airports. Ipota Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ipota (IPA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Ipota Airport (IPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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