GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,961 km
11,160 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
17,961 km
11,160 mi / 9,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MSJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code GRU MSJ
ICAO Code SBGR RJSM
City Sao Paulo Misawa
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 40.700000, 141.370000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 17,961 kilometers (11,160 miles / 9,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 12:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:50 in Misawa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,340 feet between the two airports. Misawa Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Misawa (MSJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 23° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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