FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
10,142 km
6,302 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,142 km
6,302 mi / 5,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FAC GRU
Airport Name Faaite Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FAC GRU
ICAO Code NTKF SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -145.330000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Faaite Airport (FAC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,142 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 French Polynesia 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 03:54 in Faaite Airport, it's 10:54 in Sao Paulo. With a 7-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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Faaite Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) 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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