GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,315 km
11,381 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
18,315 km
11,381 mi / 9,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
22°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU ICN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GRU ICN
ICAO Code SBGR RKSI
City Sao Paulo Seoul
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,459 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.470000, 126.450000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 18,315 kilometers (11,381 miles / 9,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 South Korea. 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 15:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:24 in Seoul. 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 2,436 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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