GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,511 km
9,638 miles
TPK
Tapak Tuan-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,511 km
9,638 mi / 8,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

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GRU TPK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Teuku Cut Ali Airport
IATA Code GRU TPK
ICAO Code SBGR WITA
City Sao Paulo Tapak Tuan-Sumatra Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 2,459 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 3.260000, 97.180000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tapak Tuan-Sumatra Island (TPK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Teuku Cut Ali Airport (TPK) in Tapak Tuan-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 15,511 kilometers (9,638 miles / 8,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Indonesia. 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 21:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:22 in Tapak Tuan-Sumatra Island. With a 10-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 2,356 feet between the two airports. Teuku Cut Ali Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tapak Tuan-Sumatra Island (TPK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 237° (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 Teuku Cut Ali Airport (TPK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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