GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,816 km
7,964 miles
TEK
Tatitlek
United States
Distance
12,816 km
7,964 mi / 6,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TEK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tatitlek Airport
IATA Code GRU TEK
ICAO Code SBGR PAKA
City Sao Paulo Tatitlek
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 60.870000, -146.690000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tatitlek (TEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tatitlek Airport (TEK) in Tatitlek, United States is 12,816 kilometers (7,964 miles / 6,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 17:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:17 in Tatitlek. With a 6-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 2,397 feet between the two airports. Tatitlek Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tatitlek (TEK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Tatitlek Airport (TEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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