GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,729 km
6,667 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
10,729 km
6,667 mi / 5,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RFP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code GRU RFP
ICAO Code SBGR NTTR
City Sao Paulo Uturoa
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,459 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 10,729 kilometers (6,667 miles / 5,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 11:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:22 in Uturoa. 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 2,456 feet between the two airports. Raiatea Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Uturoa (RFP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 117° (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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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