GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,234 km
9,466 miles
JKR
Janakpur
Nepal
Distance
15,234 km
9,466 mi / 8,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU JKR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Janakpur Airport
IATA Code GRU JKR
ICAO Code SBGR VNJP
City Sao Paulo Janakpur
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,459 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 26.710000, 85.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Janakpur (JKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Janakpur Airport (JKR) in Janakpur, Nepal is 15,234 kilometers (9,466 miles / 8,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Nepal. 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 21:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:53 in Janakpur. With a 8.75-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 2,203 feet between the two airports. Janakpur Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Janakpur (JKR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Janakpur Airport (JKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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