GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,832 km
11,702 miles
KKJ
Kitakyushu
Japan
Distance
18,832 km
11,702 mi / 10,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
11°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU KKJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kitakyushu Airport
IATA Code GRU KKJ
ICAO Code SBGR RJFR
City Sao Paulo Kitakyushu
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.850000, 131.030000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kitakyushu (KKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) in Kitakyushu, Japan is 18,832 kilometers (11,702 miles / 10,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 19:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:58 in Kitakyushu. 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 2,438 feet between the two airports. Kitakyushu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kitakyushu (KKJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 347° (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 Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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