GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,158 km
10,040 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,158 km
10,040 mi / 8,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WTP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code GRU WTP
ICAO Code SBGR AYWT
City Sao Paulo Fatima Mission
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 16,158 kilometers (10,040 miles / 8,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:20 in Fatima Mission. With a 13-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 2,741 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). 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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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