AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
15,319 km
9,519 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,319 km
9,519 mi / 8,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AFT GRU
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AFT GRU
ICAO Code AGAF SBGR
City Bila Sao Paulo
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bila (AFT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,319 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:32 in Bila, it's 19:32 in Sao Paulo. With a 14-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 2,436 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Afutara Aerodrome.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 223° (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 Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.