GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,538 km
11,519 miles
MMJ
Matsumoto
Japan
Distance
18,538 km
11,519 mi / 10,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MMJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Matsumoto Airport
IATA Code GRU MMJ
ICAO Code SBGR RJAF
City Sao Paulo Matsumoto
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,182 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.170000, 137.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Matsumoto (MMJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) in Matsumoto, Japan is 18,538 kilometers (11,519 miles / 10,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Japan. 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 02:05 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:05 in Matsumoto. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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