GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,391 km
11,428 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
18,391 km
11,428 mi / 9,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YAP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code GRU YAP
ICAO Code SBGR PTYA
City Sao Paulo Yap Island
Country Brazil Micronesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 2,459 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 9.500000, 138.080000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 18,391 kilometers (11,428 miles / 9,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 Micronesia. 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 00:19 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:19 in Yap Island. 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 2,368 feet between the two airports. Yap International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 163° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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