GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,289 km
8,257 miles
KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
Distance
13,289 km
8,257 mi / 7,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
231°
southwest

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GRU KAY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wakaya Island Airport
IATA Code GRU KAY
ICAO Code SBGR NFNW
City Sao Paulo Wakaya Island
Country Brazil Fiji
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,459 ft 130 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -17.620000, 179.020000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wakaya Island (KAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji is 13,289 kilometers (8,257 miles / 7,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Fiji. 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 21:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:11 in Wakaya Island. With a 15-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 2,329 feet between the two airports. Wakaya Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Wakaya Island (KAY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 131° (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 Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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