GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,192 km
8,819 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,192 km
8,819 mi / 7,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PBJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code GRU PBJ
ICAO Code SBGR NVSI
City Sao Paulo Paama Island
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 14,192 kilometers (8,819 miles / 7,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 20:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:32 in Paama Island. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Tavie Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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