GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,938 km
9,903 miles
TPG
Taiping
Malaysia
Distance
15,938 km
9,903 mi / 8,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
115°
east southeast

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GRU TPG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Taiping (Tekah) Airport
IATA Code GRU TPG
ICAO Code SBGR WMBI
City Sao Paulo Taiping
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 4.870000, 100.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Taiping (TPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) in Taiping, Malaysia is 15,938 kilometers (9,903 miles / 8,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Malaysia. 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 11:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:23 in Taiping. 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 2,419 feet between the two airports. Taiping (Tekah) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Taiping (TPG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 236° (west 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 Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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