GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,732 km
11,018 miles
MNA
Karakelong Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,732 km
11,018 mi / 9,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MNA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Melangguane Airport
IATA Code GRU MNA
ICAO Code SBGR WAMN
City Sao Paulo Karakelong Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 2,459 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 4.010000, 126.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Karakelong Island (MNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Melangguane Airport (MNA) in Karakelong Island, Indonesia is 17,732 kilometers (11,018 miles / 9,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 00:48 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:48 in Karakelong 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 2,456 feet between the two airports. Melangguane Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Karakelong Island (MNA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 198° (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 Melangguane Airport (MNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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