Airport Comparison
| GRU | TSU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Tabiteuea South Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | TSU |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | NGTS |
| City | Sao Paulo | Tabiteuea South |
| Country | Brazil | Kiribati |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Tarawa |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -1.470000, 175.060000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tabiteuea South (TSU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) in Tabiteuea South, Kiribati is 14,740 kilometers (9,159 miles / 7,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.
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 22:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:11 in Tabiteuea South. With a 15-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. Tabiteuea South Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Tabiteuea South (TSU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 124° (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 Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.