Distance From Niigata Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, KIJ - GRU Distance

The distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 11380 miles or 18315 kilometers or 9883 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Niigata ( Japan ) to São Paulo ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and São Paulo takes around 26 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Niigata Airport, Niigata, Japan to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil is 26 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KIJ - GRU

Kilometers		18315 km
Statute Miles		11380 miles
Nautical Miles		9883 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 9 minutes

Niigata Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport Flight Route Map - KIJ to GRU Flight Path

Location of Niigata Airport & Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Niigata to São Paulo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Niigata, Japan and São Paulo, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Niigata, Japan and São Paulo, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIJ - GRU

Time difference between Niigata (Japan) and São Paulo (Brazil) is 12 Hours.
São Paulo time is 12 Hours behind Niigata.

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2026-03-23, 21:07:28 JST
São Paulo (Brazil)	2026-03-23, 09:07:28 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Niigata Airport (KIJ / RJSN) Niigata, Japan

Destination

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU / SBGR) São Paulo, Brazil