GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,738 km
8,536 miles
TLA
Teller
United States
Distance
13,738 km
8,536 mi / 7,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TLA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Teller Airport
IATA Code GRU TLA
ICAO Code SBGR PATE
City Sao Paulo Teller
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 299 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 65.240000, -166.340000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Teller (TLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Teller Airport (TLA) in Teller, United States is 13,738 kilometers (8,536 miles / 7,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:40 in Teller. With a 6-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 2,161 feet between the two airports. Teller Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Teller (TLA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Teller Airport (TLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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