GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,937 km
11,767 miles
KMJ
Kumamoto
Japan
Distance
18,937 km
11,767 mi / 10,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KMJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kumamoto Airport
IATA Code GRU KMJ
ICAO Code SBGR RJFT
City Sao Paulo Kumamoto
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 642 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.840000, 130.850000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kumamoto (KMJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) in Kumamoto, Japan is 18,937 kilometers (11,767 miles / 10,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 06:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:26 in Kumamoto. 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 1,817 feet between the two airports. Kumamoto Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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