APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
10,299 km
6,400 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,299 km
6,400 mi / 5,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APK GRU
Airport Name Apataki Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code APK GRU
ICAO Code NTGD SBGR
City Apataki Sao Paulo
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 8 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Apataki (APK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,299 kilometers (6,400 miles / 5,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 French Polynesia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Apataki, it's 17:03 in Sao Paulo. With a 7-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 2,451 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Apataki Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Apataki Airport (APK) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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