GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,325 km
11,386 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
18,325 km
11,386 mi / 9,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SDS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code GRU SDS
ICAO Code SBGR RJSD
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 88 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.060000, 138.410000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 18,325 kilometers (11,386 miles / 9,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 19:53 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:53 in Sado Airport. 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 2,371 feet between the two airports. Sado Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sado Airport (SDS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 17° (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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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