CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
10,968 km
6,815 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,968 km
6,815 mi / 5,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHT GRU
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CHT GRU
ICAO Code NZCI SBGR
City Waitangi Sao Paulo
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Chatham America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 43 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Waitangi (CHT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,968 kilometers (6,815 miles / 5,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 New Zealand with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Waitangi, it's 14:00 in Sao Paulo. With a 16.75-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 2,416 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 214° (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 Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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