GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,562 km
7,806 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
12,562 km
7,806 mi / 6,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TBU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code GRU TBU
ICAO Code SBGR NFTF
City Sao Paulo Nuku'alofa
Country Brazil Tonga
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 2,459 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 12,562 kilometers (7,806 miles / 6,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Tonga. 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 22:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:13 in Nuku'alofa. 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 2,333 feet between the two airports. Fua'amotu International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nuku'alofa (TBU) 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 Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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