AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
14,509 km
9,015 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,509 km
9,015 mi / 7,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AIS GRU
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AIS GRU
ICAO Code NGTR SBGR
City Arorae Island Sao Paulo
Country Kiribati Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,509 kilometers (9,015 miles / 7,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Kiribati 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 16:03 in Arorae Island, it's 01:03 in Sao Paulo. With a 15-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Arorae Island Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) 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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