The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 16,367 kilometers (10,170 miles / 8,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 20:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:15 in Balimo. With a 13-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 2,408 feet between the two airports. Balimo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.