BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
16,585 km
10,306 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,585 km
10,306 mi / 8,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
200°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

BUW GRU
Airport Name Betoambari Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BUW GRU
ICAO Code WAWB SBGR
City Bau Bau-Butung Island Sao Paulo
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 164 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -5.490000, 122.570000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,585 kilometers (10,306 miles / 8,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 Indonesia 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 05:34 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 18:34 in Sao Paulo. With a 11-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 2,295 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Betoambari Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Betoambari Airport (BUW) 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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