GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,027 km
9,959 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
16,027 km
9,959 mi / 8,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU KWA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code GRU KWA
ICAO Code SBGR PKWA
City Sao Paulo Kwajalein
Country Brazil Marshall Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 2,459 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 8.720000, 167.730000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 16,027 kilometers (9,959 miles / 8,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:21 in Kwajalein. With a 15-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 2,443 feet between the two airports. Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kwajalein (KWA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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