Airport Comparison
| GRU | MAJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Amata Kabua International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | MAJ |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | PKMJ |
| City | Sao Paulo | Majuro Atoll |
| Country | Brazil | Marshall Islands |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Majuro |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 7.060000, 171.270000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Majuro Atoll (MAJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) in Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands is 15,596 kilometers (9,691 miles / 8,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.
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 Marshall Islands. 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 12:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:07 in Majuro Atoll. 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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Amata Kabua International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Majuro Atoll (MAJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.