GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
4,320 km
2,685 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
4,320 km
2,685 mi / 2,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TUA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code GRU TUA
ICAO Code SBGR SETU
City Sao Paulo Tulcan
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,459 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 0.810000, -77.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 4,320 kilometers (2,685 miles / 2,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:53 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:53 in Tulcan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,190 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 131° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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