GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,391 km
8,321 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
13,391 km
8,321 mi / 7,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
231°
southwest

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GRU VAU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code GRU VAU
ICAO Code SBGR NFNV
City Sao Paulo Vatukoula
Country Brazil Fiji
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,459 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 13,391 kilometers (8,321 miles / 7,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Fiji. 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 13:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:43 in Vatukoula. 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 2,303 feet between the two airports. Vatukoula Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 132° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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