GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,206 km
11,313 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
18,206 km
11,313 mi / 9,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SYO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code GRU SYO
ICAO Code SBGR RJSY
City Sao Paulo Shonai
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 86 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.810000, 139.790000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 18,206 kilometers (11,313 miles / 9,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 15:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:32 in Shonai. 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 2,373 feet between the two airports. Shonai Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Shonai (SYO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 21° (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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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