Airport Comparison
| 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.