The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 11,826 kilometers (7,348 miles / 6,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 13:45 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:45 in Whakatane Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,439 feet between the two airports. Whakatane Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.