GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,991 km
8,072 miles
NFO
Angaha
Tonga
Distance
12,991 km
8,072 mi / 7,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NFO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mata'aho Airport
IATA Code GRU NFO
ICAO Code SBGR NFTO
City Sao Paulo Angaha
Country Brazil Tonga
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 2,459 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.570000, -175.630000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Angaha (NFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mata'aho Airport (NFO) in Angaha, Tonga is 12,991 kilometers (8,072 miles / 7,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Tonga. 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 16:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:06 in Angaha. With a 16-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 2,299 feet between the two airports. Mata'aho Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Angaha (NFO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 127° (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 Mata'aho Airport (NFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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