GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,081 km
9,371 miles
MNK
Maiana
Kiribati
Distance
15,081 km
9,371 mi / 8,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MNK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Maiana Airport
IATA Code GRU MNK
ICAO Code SBGR NGMA
City Sao Paulo Maiana
Country Brazil Kiribati
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 2,459 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 1.000000, 173.030000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Maiana (MNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Maiana Airport (MNK) in Maiana, Kiribati is 15,081 kilometers (9,371 miles / 8,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Kiribati. 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 02:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:25 in Maiana. With a 15-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 2,451 feet between the two airports. Maiana Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Maiana (MNK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Maiana Airport (MNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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