GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,225 km
9,461 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
15,225 km
9,461 mi / 8,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU TCA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code GRU TCA
ICAO Code SBGR YTNK
City Sao Paulo Tennant Creek
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 15,225 kilometers (9,461 miles / 8,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Australia. 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 17:54 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:24 in Tennant Creek. With a 12.5-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 1,223 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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