GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,498 km
10,251 miles
KBU
Laut Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,498 km
10,251 mi / 8,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KBU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Stagen Airport
IATA Code GRU KBU
ICAO Code SBGR WAOK
City Sao Paulo Laut Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 2,459 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -3.290000, 116.170000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Laut Island (KBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Stagen Airport (KBU) in Laut Island, Indonesia is 16,498 kilometers (10,251 miles / 8,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Indonesia. 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 23:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:03 in Laut Island. 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 2,455 feet between the two airports. Stagen Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Laut Island (KBU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 211° (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 Stagen Airport (KBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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