GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,543 km
10,901 miles
SHB
Nakashibetsu
Japan
Distance
17,543 km
10,901 mi / 9,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SHB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nakashibetsu Airport
IATA Code GRU SHB
ICAO Code SBGR RJCN
City Sao Paulo Nakashibetsu
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 234 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 43.580000, 144.960000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) in Nakashibetsu, Japan is 17,543 kilometers (10,901 miles / 9,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 04:34 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:34 in Nakashibetsu. 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 2,225 feet between the two airports. Nakashibetsu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nakashibetsu (SHB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 29° (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 Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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