FKJ
Fukui Airport
Japan
18,579 km
11,545 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
18,579 km
11,545 mi / 10,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

FKJ GRU
Airport Name Fukui Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FKJ GRU
ICAO Code RJNF SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 19 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 36.140000, 136.220000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Fukui Airport (FKJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukui Airport (FKJ) in Fukui Airport, Japan to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 18,579 kilometers (11,545 miles / 10,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 10:56 in Fukui Airport, it's 22:56 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 2,440 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Fukui Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Fukui Airport (FKJ) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fukui Airport (FKJ) 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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