The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 12,515 kilometers (7,777 miles / 6,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Kiribati. 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 00:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:40 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 17-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Tabuaeran Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 114° (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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.