GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,452 km
11,465 miles
IBR
Omitama
Japan
Distance
18,452 km
11,465 mi / 9,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU IBR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hyakuri Airport
IATA Code GRU IBR
ICAO Code SBGR RJAH
City Sao Paulo Omitama
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.180000, 140.410000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Omitama (IBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hyakuri Airport (IBR) in Omitama, Japan is 18,452 kilometers (11,465 miles / 9,963 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 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 18:51 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:51 in Omitama. 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 2,354 feet between the two airports. Hyakuri Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Omitama (IBR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 27° (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 Hyakuri Airport (IBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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