GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
19,659 km
12,216 miles
KTD
Kitadaito Airport
Japan
Distance
19,659 km
12,216 mi / 10,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KTD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kitadaito Airport
IATA Code GRU KTD
ICAO Code SBGR RORK
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.940000, 131.330000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kitadaito Airport (KTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kitadaito Airport (KTD) in Kitadaito Airport, Japan is 19,659 kilometers (12,216 miles / 10,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Kitadaito Airport. 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 2,379 feet between the two airports. Kitadaito Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kitadaito Airport (KTD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Kitadaito Airport (KTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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