GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,620 km
7,220 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
11,620 km
7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TWZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code GRU TWZ
ICAO Code SBGR NZUK
City Sao Paulo Twitzel
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 11,620 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 New Zealand. 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 13:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:44 in Twitzel. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 146° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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