GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,663 km
10,354 miles
KXB
Kolaka
Indonesia
Distance
16,663 km
10,354 mi / 8,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KXB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sangia Nibandera Airport
IATA Code GRU KXB
ICAO Code SBGR WAWP
City Sao Paulo Kolaka
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 2,459 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -4.340000, 121.520000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kolaka (KXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) in Kolaka, Indonesia is 16,663 kilometers (10,354 miles / 8,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 05:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:02 in Kolaka. 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 2,295 feet between the two airports. Sangia Nibandera Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kolaka (KXB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 202° (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 Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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