GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,403 km
8,328 miles
TII
Tarin Kowt
Afghanistan
Distance
13,403 km
8,328 mi / 7,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
65°
east northeast

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GRU TII
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tarin Kowt Airport
IATA Code GRU TII
ICAO Code SBGR OATN
City Sao Paulo Tarin Kowt
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,429 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.600000, 65.870000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tarin Kowt (TII) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tarin Kowt Airport (TII) in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan is 13,403 kilometers (8,328 miles / 7,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 11:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:50 in Tarin Kowt. With a 7.5-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 1,970 feet between the two airports. Tarin Kowt Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tarin Kowt (TII) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Tarin Kowt Airport (TII) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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