GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,416 km
9,579 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
15,416 km
9,579 mi / 8,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
75°
east northeast

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GRU TPJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code GRU TPJ
ICAO Code SBGR VNTJ
City Sao Paulo Taplejung
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,459 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.350000, 87.700000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 15,416 kilometers (9,579 miles / 8,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Nepal. 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 12:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:42 in Taplejung. With a 8.75-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 5,531 feet between the two airports. Suketar 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 Taplejung (TPJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 265° (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 Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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