GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,565 km
11,536 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
18,565 km
11,536 mi / 10,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
15°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU KPO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code GRU KPO
ICAO Code SBGR RKTH
City Sao Paulo Pohang
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,459 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.990000, 129.420000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 18,565 kilometers (11,536 miles / 10,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 South Korea. 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 09:48 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:48 in Pohang. 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 2,389 feet between the two airports. Pohang Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Pohang (KPO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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