DNA
Kadena Air Base
Japan
19,350 km
12,023 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
19,350 km
12,023 mi / 10,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
298°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

DNA GRU
Airport Name Kadena Air Base Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DNA GRU
ICAO Code RODN SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 143 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 26.360000, 127.770000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Kadena Air Base (DNA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kadena Air Base (DNA) in Kadena Air Base, Japan to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 19,350 kilometers (12,023 miles / 10,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 23:15 in Kadena Air Base, it's 11:15 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 2,316 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Kadena Air Base.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kadena Air Base (DNA) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Kadena Air Base (DNA) 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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