GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,063 km
10,603 miles
WBA
Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,063 km
10,603 mi / 9,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU WBA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport WahaiSeram Island
IATA Code GRU WBA
ICAO Code SBGR WAPV
City Sao Paulo Seram Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,459 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -2.810000, 129.480000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Seram Island (WBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to WahaiSeram Island (WBA) in Seram Island, Indonesia is 17,063 kilometers (10,603 miles / 9,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 00:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:09 in Seram 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 1,908 feet between the two airports. WahaiSeram Island sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Seram Island (WBA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 188° (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 WahaiSeram Island (WBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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