ACF
Brisbane
Australia
13,970 km
8,681 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,970 km
8,681 mi / 7,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ACF GRU
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ACF GRU
ICAO Code YBAF SBGR
City Brisbane Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 63 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Brisbane (ACF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,970 kilometers (8,681 miles / 7,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:48 in Brisbane, it's 13:48 in Sao Paulo. With a 13-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 2,396 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Brisbane Archerfield Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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