GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,826 km
8,591 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
13,826 km
8,591 mi / 7,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TGJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code GRU TGJ
ICAO Code SBGR NWWA
City Sao Paulo Tiga
Country Brazil New Caledonia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 2,459 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 13,826 kilometers (8,591 miles / 7,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 17:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:06 in Tiga. With a 14-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 2,331 feet between the two airports. Tiga Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tiga (TGJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 141° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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