GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,868 km
11,102 miles
HKD
Hakodate
Japan
Distance
17,868 km
11,102 mi / 9,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU HKD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hakodate Airport
IATA Code GRU HKD
ICAO Code SBGR RJCH
City Sao Paulo Hakodate
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.770000, 140.820000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hakodate (HKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hakodate Airport (HKD) in Hakodate, Japan is 17,868 kilometers (11,102 miles / 9,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Brazil with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:24 in Hakodate. 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 2,308 feet between the two airports. Hakodate Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hakodate (HKD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 21° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Hakodate Airport (HKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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