GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,857 km
7,368 miles
TKZ
Tokoroa
New Zealand
Distance
11,857 km
7,368 mi / 6,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
214°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TKZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tokoroa Airfield
IATA Code GRU TKZ
ICAO Code SBGR NZTO
City Sao Paulo Tokoroa
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,220 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -38.240000, 175.890000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tokoroa (TKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ) in Tokoroa, New Zealand is 11,857 kilometers (7,368 miles / 6,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Zealand. 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 16:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:49 in Tokoroa. With a 16-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 1,239 feet between the two airports. Tokoroa Airfield sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tokoroa (TKZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 140° (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 Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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