GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,410 km
11,439 miles
ROP
Rota Island
MP
Distance
18,410 km
11,439 mi / 9,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
232°
southwest

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GRU ROP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport
IATA Code GRU ROP
ICAO Code SBGR PGRO
City Sao Paulo Rota Island
Country Brazil MP
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 2,459 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 14.170000, 145.240000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rota Island (ROP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) in Rota Island, MP is 18,410 kilometers (11,439 miles / 9,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 MP. 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 22:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:01 in Rota Island. 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 1,853 feet between the two airports. Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rota Island (ROP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 132° (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 Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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