GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,723 km
11,634 miles
JDG
Jeongseok Airport
South Korea
Distance
18,723 km
11,634 mi / 10,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU JDG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jeongseok Airport
IATA Code GRU JDG
ICAO Code SBGR RKPD
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.400000, 126.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) in Jeongseok Airport, South Korea is 18,723 kilometers (11,634 miles / 10,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 03:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:20 in Jeongseok Airport. 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 1,288 feet between the two airports. Jeongseok Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Jeongseok Airport (JDG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 327° (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 Jeongseok Airport (JDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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