GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,533 km
4,681 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
7,533 km
4,681 mi / 4,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TAM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code GRU TAM
ICAO Code SBGR MMTM
City Sao Paulo Tampico
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,459 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 22.300000, -97.870000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 7,533 kilometers (4,681 miles / 4,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:27 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:27 in Tampico. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,379 feet between the two airports. General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tampico (TAM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 129° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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