GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,134 km
8,783 miles
TGH
Tongoa Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,134 km
8,783 mi / 7,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TGH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tongoa Island Airport
IATA Code GRU TGH
ICAO Code SBGR NVST
City Sao Paulo Tongoa Island
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,459 ft 443 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.890000, 168.550000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tongoa Island (TGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) in Tongoa Island, Vanuatu is 14,134 kilometers (8,783 miles / 7,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 08:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:42 in Tongoa Island. With a 14-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 2,016 feet between the two airports. Tongoa Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tongoa Island (TGH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (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 Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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