GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,613 km
7,216 miles
WKA
Wanaka Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,613 km
7,216 mi / 6,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WKA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wanaka Airport
IATA Code GRU WKA
ICAO Code SBGR NZWF
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,142 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -44.720000, 169.250000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wanaka Airport (WKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 11,613 kilometers (7,216 miles / 6,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 15:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:16 in Wanaka 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 1,317 feet between the two airports. Wanaka Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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