GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,341 km
11,397 miles
SSN
Seoul Air Base
South Korea
Distance
18,341 km
11,397 mi / 9,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SSN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Seoul Air Base
IATA Code GRU SSN
ICAO Code SBGR RKSM
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,459 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.450000, 127.110000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Seoul Air Base (SSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Seoul Air Base (SSN) in Seoul Air Base, South Korea is 18,341 kilometers (11,397 miles / 9,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 South Korea. 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 09:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:01 in Seoul Air Base. 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 2,367 feet between the two airports. Seoul Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Seoul Air Base (SSN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Seoul Air Base (SSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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