Airport Comparison
| GRU | POM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | POM |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | AYPY |
| City | Sao Paulo | Port Moresby |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 146 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -9.440000, 147.220000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Port Moresby (POM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 16,067 kilometers (9,984 miles / 8,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.
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 Papua New Guinea. 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 01:55 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:55 in Port Moresby. With a 13-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 2,313 feet between the two airports. Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Port Moresby (POM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.