The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,293 kilometers (10,745 miles / 9,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Indonesia. 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 02:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:03 in Sorong-Papua Island. 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 2,449 feet between the two airports. Sorong (Jefman) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.