GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,788 km
5,461 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
8,788 km
5,461 mi / 4,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WUU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code GRU WUU
ICAO Code SBGR HSWW
City Sao Paulo Wau
Country Brazil South Sudan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Juba
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 7.730000, 27.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 8,788 kilometers (5,461 miles / 4,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with South Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:12 in Wau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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