GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,692 km
10,993 miles
OBO
Obihiro
Japan
Distance
17,692 km
10,993 mi / 9,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU OBO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tokachi-Obihiro Airport
IATA Code GRU OBO
ICAO Code SBGR RJCB
City Sao Paulo Obihiro
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 505 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.730000, 143.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Obihiro (OBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO) in Obihiro, Japan is 17,692 kilometers (10,993 miles / 9,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 08:46 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:46 in Obihiro. 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 1,954 feet between the two airports. Tokachi-Obihiro Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Obihiro (OBO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 26° (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 Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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