GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,754 km
11,653 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
18,754 km
11,653 mi / 10,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GRU IWJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code GRU IWJ
ICAO Code SBGR RJOW
City Sao Paulo Masuda
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.680000, 131.790000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 18,754 kilometers (11,653 miles / 10,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:47 in Masuda. With a 12-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 2,275 feet between the two airports. Iwami Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Masuda (IWJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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