The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Niigata Airport (KIJ) in Niigata, Japan is 18,315 kilometers (11,381 miles / 9,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 13:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:43 in Niigata. 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 2,430 feet between the two airports. Niigata Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Niigata (KIJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). 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 Niigata Airport (KIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.