GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,502 km
10,254 miles
UPG
Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,502 km
10,254 mi / 8,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
153°
south southeast

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GRU UPG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hasanuddin International Airport
IATA Code GRU UPG
ICAO Code SBGR WAAA
City Sao Paulo Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 2,459 ft 47 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -5.060000, 119.550000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island (UPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 16,502 kilometers (10,254 miles / 8,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Indonesia. 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 16:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:49 in Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island. With a 11-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 2,412 feet between the two airports. Hasanuddin International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island (UPG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). 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 Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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