GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,668 km
9,735 miles
KNO
Medan-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,668 km
9,735 mi / 8,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KNO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Polonia International Airport
IATA Code GRU KNO
ICAO Code SBGR WIMM
City Sao Paulo Medan-Sumatra Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 2,459 ft 114 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 3.560000, 98.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Medan-Sumatra Island (KNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Polonia International Airport (KNO) in Medan-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 15,668 kilometers (9,735 miles / 8,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Indonesia. 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 02:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:29 in Medan-Sumatra Island. With a 10-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 2,345 feet between the two airports. Polonia International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Medan-Sumatra Island (KNO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 236° (west southwest). 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 Polonia International Airport (KNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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