GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,806 km
10,443 miles
MAS
Momote Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,806 km
10,443 mi / 9,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MAS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Momote Airport
IATA Code GRU MAS
ICAO Code SBGR AYMO
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,459 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -2.060000, 147.420000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Momote Airport (MAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Momote Airport (MAS) in Momote Airport, Papua New Guinea is 16,806 kilometers (10,443 miles / 9,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 20:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:09 in Momote Airport. With a 13-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 2,447 feet between the two airports. Momote Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Momote Airport (MAS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Momote Airport (MAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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