GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,981 km
9,930 miles
TJQ
Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,981 km
9,930 mi / 8,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
133°
southeast

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GRU TJQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport
IATA Code GRU TJQ
ICAO Code SBGR WIOD
City Sao Paulo Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 2,459 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -2.750000, 107.750000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island (TJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport (TJQ) in Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island, Indonesia is 15,981 kilometers (9,930 miles / 8,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Indonesia. 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 16:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:09 in Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island. With a 10-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 2,295 feet between the two airports. Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tanjung Pandan-Belitung Island (TJQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 222° (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 Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport (TJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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