GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,269 km
6,381 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
10,269 km
6,381 mi / 5,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NIU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code GRU NIU
ICAO Code SBGR NTKN
City Sao Paulo Niau
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,459 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 10,269 kilometers (6,381 miles / 5,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 16:27 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:27 in Niau. 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 2,409 feet between the two airports. Niau Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Niau (NIU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 115° (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 Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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