GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,437 km
11,456 miles
SPN
Saipan Island
MP
Distance
18,437 km
11,456 mi / 9,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
236°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU SPN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport
IATA Code GRU SPN
ICAO Code SBGR PGSN
City Sao Paulo Saipan Island
Country Brazil MP
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 2,459 ft 214 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 15.120000, 145.730000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Saipan Island (SPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) in Saipan Island, MP is 18,437 kilometers (11,456 miles / 9,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 18:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:33 in Saipan 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 2,245 feet between the two airports. Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Saipan Island (SPN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 128° (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 Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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