GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,663 km
10,975 miles
JOL
Jolo Airport
Philippines
Distance
17,663 km
10,975 mi / 9,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU JOL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jolo Airport
IATA Code GRU JOL
ICAO Code SBGR RPMJ
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,459 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 6.050000, 121.010000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jolo Airport (JOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jolo Airport (JOL) in Jolo Airport, Philippines is 17,663 kilometers (10,975 miles / 9,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Philippines. 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 07:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:22 in Jolo Airport. With a 11-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 2,341 feet between the two airports. Jolo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Jolo Airport (JOL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 213° (south southwest). 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 Jolo Airport (JOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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