BCI
Barcaldine
Australia
14,635 km
9,094 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,635 km
9,094 mi / 7,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BCI GRU
Airport Name Barcaldine Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BCI GRU
ICAO Code YBAR SBGR
City Barcaldine Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 878 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -23.570000, 145.310000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Barcaldine (BCI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) in Barcaldine, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,635 kilometers (9,094 miles / 7,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 00:54 in Barcaldine, it's 11:54 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 1,581 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Barcaldine Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Barcaldine (BCI) follows a heading of 194° (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 Barcaldine Airport (BCI) 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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