CJJ
Cheongju
South Korea
18,430 km
11,452 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
18,430 km
11,452 mi / 9,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CJJ GRU
Airport Name Cheongju International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CJJ GRU
ICAO Code RKTU SBGR
City Cheongju Sao Paulo
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 191 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 36.720000, 127.500000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Cheongju (CJJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) in Cheongju, South Korea to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 18,430 kilometers (11,452 miles / 9,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 South Korea 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 12:38 in Cheongju, it's 00:38 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 2,268 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Cheongju International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cheongju (CJJ) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) 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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