GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,711 km
11,005 miles
OKD
Sapporo
Japan
Distance
17,711 km
11,005 mi / 9,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU OKD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Okadama Airport
IATA Code GRU OKD
ICAO Code SBGR RJCO
City Sao Paulo Sapporo
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 43.120000, 141.380000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sapporo (OKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Okadama Airport (OKD) in Sapporo, Japan is 17,711 kilometers (11,005 miles / 9,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 21:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:09 in Sapporo. 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 2,434 feet between the two airports. Okadama Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sapporo (OKD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 21° (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 Okadama Airport (OKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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