GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,272 km
7,626 miles
IUE
Alofi
NU
Distance
12,272 km
7,626 mi / 6,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU IUE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Niue International Airport
IATA Code GRU IUE
ICAO Code SBGR NIUE
City Sao Paulo Alofi
Country Brazil NU
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Niue
Elevation 2,459 ft 209 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -19.080000, -169.930000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Alofi (IUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Niue International Airport (IUE) in Alofi, NU is 12,272 kilometers (7,626 miles / 6,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 19:58 in Alofi. With a 8-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 2,250 feet between the two airports. Niue International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Alofi (IUE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). 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 Niue International Airport (IUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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