GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,735 km
7,292 miles
NSN
Nelson
New Zealand
Distance
11,735 km
7,292 mi / 6,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NSN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nelson Airport
IATA Code GRU NSN
ICAO Code SBGR NZNS
City Sao Paulo Nelson
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -41.300000, 173.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nelson (NSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand is 11,735 kilometers (7,292 miles / 6,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 10:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:25 in Nelson. 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 2,442 feet between the two airports. Nelson Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nelson (NSN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 143° (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 Nelson Airport (NSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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