GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,127 km
10,021 miles
KOE
Kupang-Timor Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,127 km
10,021 mi / 8,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KOE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport El Tari Airport
IATA Code GRU KOE
ICAO Code SBGR WATT
City Sao Paulo Kupang-Timor Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 2,459 ft 335 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -10.170000, 123.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kupang-Timor Island (KOE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to El Tari Airport (KOE) in Kupang-Timor Island, Indonesia is 16,127 kilometers (10,021 miles / 8,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 20:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:26 in Kupang-Timor Island. With a 11-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 2,124 feet between the two airports. El Tari Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kupang-Timor Island (KOE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 El Tari Airport (KOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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