GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,045 km
11,212 miles
IGN
Iligan Airport
Philippines
Distance
18,045 km
11,212 mi / 9,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
148°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU IGN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Iligan Airport
IATA Code GRU IGN
ICAO Code SBGR RPMI
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 8.130000, 124.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Iligan Airport (IGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Iligan Airport (IGN) in Iligan Airport, Philippines is 18,045 kilometers (11,212 miles / 9,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Philippines. 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 03:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:15 in Iligan Airport. With a 11-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 1,159 feet between the two airports. Iligan Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Iligan Airport (IGN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 209° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Iligan Airport (IGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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