GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,055 km
10,597 miles
LUW
Luwok-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,055 km
10,597 mi / 9,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
155°
south southeast

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GRU LUW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Bubung Airport
IATA Code GRU LUW
ICAO Code SBGR WAMW
City Sao Paulo Luwok-Celebes Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 2,459 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -1.040000, 122.770000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Bubung Airport (LUW) in Luwok-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 17,055 kilometers (10,597 miles / 9,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 22:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:58 in Luwok-Celebes 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 2,403 feet between the two airports. Bubung Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) 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 Bubung Airport (LUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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