GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
19,150 km
11,899 miles
SHI
Shimojishima Airport
Japan
Distance
19,150 km
11,899 mi / 10,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SHI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Shimojishima Airport
IATA Code GRU SHI
ICAO Code SBGR RORS
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,459 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 24.830000, 125.140000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Shimojishima Airport, Japan is 19,150 kilometers (11,899 miles / 10,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 01:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:22 in Shimojishima Airport. 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 2,405 feet between the two airports. Shimojishima Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Shimojishima Airport (SHI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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