GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,361 km
10,166 miles
PDI
Pindiu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,361 km
10,166 mi / 8,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PDI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Pindiu Airport
IATA Code GRU PDI
ICAO Code SBGR AYPD
City Sao Paulo Pindiu
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,995 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -6.450000, 147.520000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Pindiu (PDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Pindiu Airport (PDI) in Pindiu, Papua New Guinea is 16,361 kilometers (10,166 miles / 8,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 15:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:26 in Pindiu. 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.

The return flight from Pindiu (PDI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 156° (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 Pindiu Airport (PDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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