GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,847 km
10,468 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,847 km
10,468 mi / 9,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU UKU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code GRU UKU
ICAO Code SBGR AYNU
City Sao Paulo Nuku
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,459 ft 870 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 16,847 kilometers (10,468 miles / 9,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:08 in Nuku. With a 13-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 1,589 feet between the two airports. Nuku Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nuku (UKU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). 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 Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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