GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,605 km
11,561 miles
USN
Ulsan
South Korea
Distance
18,605 km
11,561 mi / 10,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU USN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ulsan Airport
IATA Code GRU USN
ICAO Code SBGR RKPU
City Sao Paulo Ulsan
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,459 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.590000, 129.350000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ulsan (USN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ulsan Airport (USN) in Ulsan, South Korea is 18,605 kilometers (11,561 miles / 10,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 South Korea. 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 21:52 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:52 in Ulsan. 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 2,414 feet between the two airports. Ulsan Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ulsan (USN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). 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 Ulsan Airport (USN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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