ADK
Adak Island
United States
14,757 km
9,169 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,757 km
9,169 mi / 7,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Adak
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADK GRU
Airport Name Adak Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ADK GRU
ICAO Code PADK SBGR
City Adak Island Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Adak America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 20 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, -176.640000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Adak Island (ADK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adak Airport (ADK) in Adak Island, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,757 kilometers (9,169 miles / 7,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:09 in Adak Island, it's 22:09 in Sao Paulo. With a 7-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 2,440 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Adak Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Adak Island (ADK) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adak Airport (ADK) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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