GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,441 km
11,458 miles
NTQ
Wajima
Japan
Distance
18,441 km
11,458 mi / 9,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

GRU NTQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Noto Airport
IATA Code GRU NTQ
ICAO Code SBGR RJNW
City Sao Paulo Wajima
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 718 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.290000, 136.960000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wajima (NTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Noto Airport (NTQ) in Wajima, Japan is 18,441 kilometers (11,458 miles / 9,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 18:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:35 in Wajima. 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 1,741 feet between the two airports. Noto Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Wajima (NTQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 Noto Airport (NTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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