GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,512 km
10,260 miles
SXK
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,512 km
10,260 mi / 8,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
176°
south

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GRU SXK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Saumlaki Airport
IATA Code GRU SXK
ICAO Code SBGR WAPI
City Sao Paulo Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,459 ft 218 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -7.990000, 131.310000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 16,512 kilometers (10,260 miles / 8,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 01:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:08 in Saumlaki-Yamdena 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 2,241 feet between the two airports. Saumlaki Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 184° (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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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