AKS
Auki
Solomon Islands
15,380 km
9,557 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,380 km
9,557 mi / 8,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKS GRU
Airport Name Auki Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AKS GRU
ICAO Code AGGA SBGR
City Auki Sao Paulo
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -8.700000, 160.680000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Auki (AKS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auki Airport (AKS) in Auki, Solomon Islands to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,380 kilometers (9,557 miles / 8,305 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 12:29 in Auki, it's 22:29 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 2,454 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Auki Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Auki (AKS) 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 Auki Airport (AKS) 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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