GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,677 km
9,742 miles
MIS
Misima Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,677 km
9,742 mi / 8,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MIS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Misima Island Airport
IATA Code GRU MIS
ICAO Code SBGR AYMS
City Sao Paulo Misima Island
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,459 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -10.690000, 152.840000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Misima Island (MIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Misima Island Airport (MIS) in Misima Island, Papua New Guinea is 15,677 kilometers (9,742 miles / 8,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 15:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:40 in Misima Island. 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 2,433 feet between the two airports. Misima Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Misima Island (MIS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 151° (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 Misima Island Airport (MIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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