GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
19,662 km
12,218 miles
MMD
Minami Daito Airport
Japan
Distance
19,662 km
12,218 mi / 10,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MMD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Minami Daito Airport
IATA Code GRU MMD
ICAO Code SBGR ROMD
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 167 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.850000, 131.260000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Minami Daito Airport (MMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Minami Daito Airport (MMD) in Minami Daito Airport, Japan is 19,662 kilometers (12,218 miles / 10,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 17:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:11 in Minami Daito Airport. 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 2,292 feet between the two airports. Minami Daito Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Minami Daito Airport (MMD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 319° (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 Minami Daito Airport (MMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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