AGL
Wanigela Airport
Papua New Guinea
15,993 km
9,938 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,993 km
9,938 mi / 8,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AGL GRU
Airport Name Wanigela Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AGL GRU
ICAO Code AYWG SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 53 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -9.340000, 149.160000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Wanigela Airport (AGL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wanigela Airport (AGL) in Wanigela Airport, Papua New Guinea to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,993 kilometers (9,938 miles / 8,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 12:16 in Wanigela Airport, it's 23:16 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,406 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Wanigela Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wanigela Airport (AGL) follows a heading of 207° (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 Wanigela Airport (AGL) 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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