The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) in Nankoku, Japan is 18,891 kilometers (11,738 miles / 10,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Japan. 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 03:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:40 in Nankoku. 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 2,417 feet between the two airports. Kochi Ryoma Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nankoku (KCZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.