GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,325 km
11,387 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
18,325 km
11,387 mi / 9,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
15°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU YNY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code GRU YNY
ICAO Code SBGR RKNY
City Sao Paulo Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,459 ft 241 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.060000, 128.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 18,325 kilometers (11,387 miles / 9,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 South Korea. 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 20:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:56 in Sokcho / Gangneung. 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 2,218 feet between the two airports. Yangyang International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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