GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,563 km
11,534 miles
NJA
Atsugi Naval Air Facility
Japan
Distance
18,563 km
11,534 mi / 10,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NJA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Atsugi Naval Air Facility
IATA Code GRU NJA
ICAO Code SBGR RJTA
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 205 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.450000, 139.450000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Atsugi Naval Air Facility (NJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Atsugi Naval Air Facility (NJA) in Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan is 18,563 kilometers (11,534 miles / 10,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 03:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:57 in Atsugi Naval Air Facility. 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 2,254 feet between the two airports. Atsugi Naval Air Facility sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Atsugi Naval Air Facility (NJA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 25° (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 Atsugi Naval Air Facility (NJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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