GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,462 km
10,850 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
17,462 km
10,850 mi / 9,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WKJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code GRU WKJ
ICAO Code SBGR RJCW
City Sao Paulo Wakkanai
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 45.400000, 141.800000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 17,462 kilometers (10,850 miles / 9,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 16:27 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:27 in Wakkanai. 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 2,429 feet between the two airports. Wakkanai Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). 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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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