GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,043 km
6,240 miles
TPH
Tonopah
United States
Distance
10,043 km
6,240 mi / 5,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TPH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tonopah Airport
IATA Code GRU TPH
ICAO Code SBGR KTPH
City Sao Paulo Tonopah
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,430 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.060000, -117.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tonopah (TPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tonopah Airport (TPH) in Tonopah, United States is 10,043 kilometers (6,240 miles / 5,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 13:19 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:19 in Tonopah. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,971 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (TPH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Tonopah Airport (TPH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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