GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,026 km
10,580 miles
NBX
Nabire-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,026 km
10,580 mi / 9,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU NBX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nabire Airport
IATA Code GRU NBX
ICAO Code SBGR WABI
City Sao Paulo Nabire-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,459 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -3.370000, 135.500000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nabire Airport (NBX) in Nabire-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,026 kilometers (10,580 miles / 9,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 16:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:22 in Nabire-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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Nabire Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Nabire Airport (NBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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