GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,760 km
11,657 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
18,760 km
11,657 mi / 10,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

GRU UKB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code GRU UKB
ICAO Code SBGR RJBE
City Sao Paulo Kobe
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.630000, 135.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 18,760 kilometers (11,657 miles / 10,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 12:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:29 in Kobe. 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 2,437 feet between the two airports. Kobe Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kobe (UKB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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