GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,511 km
6,531 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,511 km
6,531 mi / 5,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PPT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GRU PPT
ICAO Code SBGR NTAA
City Sao Paulo Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,459 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,511 kilometers (6,531 miles / 5,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 05:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:26 in Papeete. 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 2,454 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 116° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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