GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,698 km
7,269 miles
NPE
Napier Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,698 km
7,269 mi / 6,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NPE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Napier Airport
IATA Code GRU NPE
ICAO Code SBGR NZNR
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -39.470000, 176.870000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Napier Airport (NPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Napier Airport (NPE) in Napier Airport, New Zealand is 11,698 kilometers (7,269 miles / 6,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 New Zealand. 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 13:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:32 in Napier Airport. 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 2,453 feet between the two airports. Napier Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Napier Airport (NPE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (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 Napier Airport (NPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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