GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,002 km
8,701 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
14,002 km
8,701 mi / 7,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TAN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code GRU TAN
ICAO Code SBGR YTGA
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 14,002 kilometers (8,701 miles / 7,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Australia. 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 14:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:22 in Tangalooma Airport. With a 13-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Tangalooma Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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