GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,086 km
9,996 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,086 km
9,996 mi / 8,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PNP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code GRU PNP
ICAO Code SBGR AYGR
City Sao Paulo Popondetta
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,459 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 16,086 kilometers (9,996 miles / 8,686 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 13:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:58 in Popondetta. 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 2,148 feet between the two airports. Girua Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Popondetta (PNP) 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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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