GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,093 km
9,378 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
15,093 km
9,378 mi / 8,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TRW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code GRU TRW
ICAO Code SBGR NGTA
City Sao Paulo Tarawa
Country Brazil Kiribati
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 2,459 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 1.380000, 173.150000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 15,093 kilometers (9,378 miles / 8,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:46 in Tarawa. With a 15-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 2,450 feet between the two airports. Bonriki International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tarawa (TRW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 123° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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