GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,661 km
11,595 miles
NKM
Nagoya
Japan
Distance
18,661 km
11,595 mi / 10,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NKM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nagoya Airport
IATA Code GRU NKM
ICAO Code SBGR RJNA
City Sao Paulo Nagoya
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.260000, 136.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nagoya (NKM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nagoya Airport (NKM) in Nagoya, Japan is 18,661 kilometers (11,595 miles / 10,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 00:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:40 in Nagoya. 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 2,407 feet between the two airports. Nagoya Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nagoya (NKM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 15° (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 Nagoya Airport (NKM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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