GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,478 km
11,482 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
18,478 km
11,482 mi / 9,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KUV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code GRU KUV
ICAO Code SBGR RKJK
City Sao Paulo Kunsan
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,459 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.900000, 126.620000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 18,478 kilometers (11,482 miles / 9,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 South Korea. 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 14:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:44 in Kunsan. 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. Kunsan Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kunsan (KUV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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