GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,861 km
6,127 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
9,861 km
6,127 mi / 5,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NAU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code GRU NAU
ICAO Code SBGR NTGN
City Sao Paulo Napuka Island
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 9,861 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 11:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:07 in Napuka Island. 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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Napuka Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Napuka Island (NAU) 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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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