Airport Comparison
| GRU | TMZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Thames Aerodrome |
| IATA Code | GRU | TMZ |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | NZTH |
| City | Sao Paulo | N/A |
| Country | Brazil | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 10 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -37.160000, 175.550000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) in Thames Aerodrome, New Zealand is 11,968 kilometers (7,437 miles / 6,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying 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 09:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:04 in Thames Aerodrome. 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 2,449 feet between the two airports. Thames Aerodrome sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) 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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.