GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,913 km
9,888 miles
SUB
Surabaya
Indonesia
Distance
15,913 km
9,888 mi / 8,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SUB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Juanda International Airport
IATA Code GRU SUB
ICAO Code SBGR WARR
City Sao Paulo Surabaya
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 2,459 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -7.380000, 112.790000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Surabaya (SUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya, Indonesia is 15,913 kilometers (9,888 miles / 8,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 22:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:58 in Surabaya. With a 10-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 2,450 feet between the two airports. Juanda International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Surabaya (SUB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 213° (south southwest). 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 Juanda International Airport (SUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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