AOJ
Aomori
Japan
17,980 km
11,172 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,980 km
11,172 mi / 9,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AOJ GRU
Airport Name Aomori Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AOJ GRU
ICAO Code RJSA SBGR
City Aomori Sao Paulo
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 664 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 40.730000, 140.690000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Aomori (AOJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aomori Airport (AOJ) in Aomori, Japan to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,980 kilometers (11,172 miles / 9,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:36 in Aomori, it's 03:36 in Sao Paulo. With a 12-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 1,795 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Aomori Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Aomori (AOJ) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Aomori Airport (AOJ) 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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