GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,895 km
10,498 miles
NRE
Namrole-Buru Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,895 km
10,498 mi / 9,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NRE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Namrole Airport
IATA Code GRU NRE
ICAO Code SBGR WAPG
City Sao Paulo Namrole-Buru Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,459 ft 997 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -3.820000, 126.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Namrole-Buru Island (NRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Namrole Airport (NRE) in Namrole-Buru Island, Indonesia is 16,895 kilometers (10,498 miles / 9,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 02:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:42 in Namrole-Buru Island. 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 1,462 feet between the two airports. Namrole Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Namrole-Buru Island (NRE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 193° (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 Namrole Airport (NRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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