GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,719 km
10,388 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,719 km
10,388 mi / 9,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TFM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code GRU TFM
ICAO Code SBGR AYTE
City Sao Paulo Telefomin
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 16,719 kilometers (10,388 miles / 9,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:11 in Telefomin. 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 2,491 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 165° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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