GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,445 km
9,597 miles
XYA
Yandina
Solomon Islands
Distance
15,445 km
9,597 mi / 8,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU XYA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yandina Airport
IATA Code GRU XYA
ICAO Code SBGR AGGY
City Sao Paulo Yandina
Country Brazil Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 2,459 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -9.090000, 159.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Yandina (XYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yandina Airport (XYA) in Yandina, Solomon Islands is 15,445 kilometers (9,597 miles / 8,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 02:41 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:41 in Yandina. With a 14-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 2,399 feet between the two airports. Yandina Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yandina (XYA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 143° (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 Yandina Airport (XYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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