GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,821 km
8,588 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
13,821 km
8,588 mi / 7,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RTA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code GRU RTA
ICAO Code SBGR NFNR
City Sao Paulo Rotuma
Country Brazil Fiji
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,459 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 13,821 kilometers (8,588 miles / 7,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Fiji. 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 13:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:44 in Rotuma. With a 15-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 2,437 feet between the two airports. Rotuma Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rotuma (RTA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 130° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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