GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,755 km
11,654 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
18,755 km
11,654 mi / 10,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

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GRU TPE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code GRU TPE
ICAO Code SBGR RCTP
City Sao Paulo Taipei
Country Brazil Taiwan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Taipei
Elevation 2,459 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.080000, 121.230000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 18,755 kilometers (11,654 miles / 10,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Taiwan. 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 07:48 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:48 in Taipei. With a 11-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 2,353 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 276° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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