GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,197 km
10,685 miles
TRK
Tarakan Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,197 km
10,685 mi / 9,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TRK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Juwata Airport
IATA Code GRU TRK
ICAO Code SBGR WALR
City Sao Paulo Tarakan Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 2,459 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 3.330000, 117.570000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tarakan Island (TRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Juwata Airport (TRK) in Tarakan Island, Indonesia is 17,197 kilometers (10,685 miles / 9,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 14:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:25 in Tarakan Island. 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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Juwata Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tarakan Island (TRK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 216° (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 Juwata Airport (TRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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