GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,281 km
8,874 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,281 km
8,874 mi / 7,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
224°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU SSR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code GRU SSR
ICAO Code SBGR NVSH
City Sao Paulo Pentecost Island
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.470000, 168.150000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 14,281 kilometers (8,874 miles / 7,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 20:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:09 in Pentecost Island. With a 14-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Sara Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Pentecost Island (SSR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 138° (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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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