GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,213 km
8,832 miles
IKO
Nikolski
United States
Distance
14,213 km
8,832 mi / 7,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

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GRU IKO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nikolski Air Station
IATA Code GRU IKO
ICAO Code SBGR PAKO
City Sao Paulo Nikolski
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Adak
Elevation 2,459 ft 77 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 52.900000, -168.800000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nikolski (IKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nikolski Air Station (IKO) in Nikolski, United States is 14,213 kilometers (8,832 miles / 7,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:49 in Nikolski. With a 7-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 2,382 feet between the two airports. Nikolski Air Station sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nikolski (IKO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Nikolski Air Station (IKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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