The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 14,782 kilometers (9,185 miles / 7,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Kiribati. 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 17:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:06 in Tabiteuea North Airport. With a 15-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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea North Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 124° (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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.