GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,678 km
7,257 miles
PPQ
Paraparaumu Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,678 km
7,257 mi / 6,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PPQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Paraparaumu Airport
IATA Code GRU PPQ
ICAO Code SBGR NZPP
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -40.900000, 174.990000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in Paraparaumu Airport, New Zealand is 11,678 kilometers (7,257 miles / 6,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 New Zealand. 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 21:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:04 in Paraparaumu Airport. With a 16-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 2,437 feet between the two airports. Paraparaumu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 141° (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 Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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