The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) in Iwo Jima Airport, Japan is 19,211 kilometers (11,937 miles / 10,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 05:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:18 in Iwo Jima Airport. 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 2,075 feet between the two airports. Iwo Jima Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.