GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,669 km
6,629 miles
TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
Distance
10,669 km
6,629 mi / 5,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TAI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ta'izz International Airport
IATA Code GRU TAI
ICAO Code SBGR OYTZ
City Sao Paulo Ta'izz
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,838 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 13.690000, 44.140000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ta'izz (TAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen is 10,669 kilometers (6,629 miles / 5,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:04 in Ta'izz. With a 6-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 2,379 feet between the two airports. Ta'izz International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ta'izz (TAI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). 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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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