GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
19,339 km
12,017 miles
TKN
Tokunoshima
Japan
Distance
19,339 km
12,017 mi / 10,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TKN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tokunoshima Airport
IATA Code GRU TKN
ICAO Code SBGR RJKN
City Sao Paulo Tokunoshima
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.840000, 128.880000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tokunoshima (TKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) in Tokunoshima, Japan is 19,339 kilometers (12,017 miles / 10,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 10:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:32 in Tokunoshima. 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 2,442 feet between the two airports. Tokunoshima Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tokunoshima (TKN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 315° (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 Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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