GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,907 km
6,777 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
10,907 km
6,777 mi / 5,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

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GRU TCM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code GRU TCM
ICAO Code SBGR KTCM
City Sao Paulo Tacoma
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 322 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 47.140000, -122.480000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 10,907 kilometers (6,777 miles / 5,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 United States. 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 14:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:07 in Tacoma. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,137 feet between the two airports. Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tacoma (TCM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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