GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,628 km
11,575 miles
TUG
Tuguegarao City
Philippines
Distance
18,628 km
11,575 mi / 10,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TUG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tuguegarao Airport
IATA Code GRU TUG
ICAO Code SBGR RPUT
City Sao Paulo Tuguegarao City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,459 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 17.640000, 121.730000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tuguegarao City (TUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) in Tuguegarao City, Philippines is 18,628 kilometers (11,575 miles / 10,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Philippines. 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 20:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:59 in Tuguegarao City. 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 2,389 feet between the two airports. Tuguegarao Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tuguegarao City (TUG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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