FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
16,328 km
10,146 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,328 km
10,146 mi / 8,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FIN GRU
Airport Name Finschhafen Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FIN GRU
ICAO Code AYFI SBGR
City Buki Sao Paulo
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 60 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -6.620000, 147.850000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Buki (FIN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,328 kilometers (10,146 miles / 8,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 09:07 in Buki, it's 20:07 in Sao Paulo. With a 13-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 2,399 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Finschhafen Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Buki (FIN) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Finschhafen Airport (FIN) 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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