GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,677 km
9,120 miles
OOT
Onotoa
Kiribati
Distance
14,677 km
9,120 mi / 7,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU OOT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Onotoa Airport
IATA Code GRU OOT
ICAO Code SBGR NGON
City Sao Paulo Onotoa
Country Brazil Kiribati
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -1.800000, 175.530000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Onotoa (OOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Onotoa Airport (OOT) in Onotoa, Kiribati is 14,677 kilometers (9,120 miles / 7,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:52 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:52 in Onotoa. With a 15-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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Onotoa Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Onotoa (OOT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). 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 Onotoa Airport (OOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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