FTA
Futuna Island
Vanuatu
13,798 km
8,573 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,798 km
8,573 mi / 7,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
139°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

FTA GRU
Airport Name Futuna Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FTA GRU
ICAO Code NVVF SBGR
City Futuna Island Sao Paulo
Country Vanuatu Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 95 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -19.520000, 170.230000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Futuna Island (FTA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Futuna Airport (FTA) in Futuna Island, Vanuatu to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,798 kilometers (8,573 miles / 7,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Vanuatu 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 13:36 in Futuna Island, it's 23:36 in Sao Paulo. With a 14-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 2,364 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Futuna Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Futuna Island (FTA) follows a heading of 223° (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 Futuna Airport (FTA) 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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