GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,980 km
10,551 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,980 km
10,551 mi / 9,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LHI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code GRU LHI
ICAO Code SBGR WAJL
City Sao Paulo Lereh-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,980 kilometers (10,551 miles / 9,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 11:34 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:34 in Lereh-Papua Island. 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 1,142 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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