GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,406 km
10,194 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,406 km
10,194 mi / 8,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WAO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code GRU WAO
ICAO Code SBGR AYWB
City Sao Paulo Wabo
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,459 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 16,406 kilometers (10,194 miles / 8,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 15:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:36 in Wabo. 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 2,327 feet between the two airports. Wabo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Wabo (WAO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 160° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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