BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
15,131 km
9,402 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,131 km
9,402 mi / 8,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

BQW GRU
Airport Name Balgo Hill Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BQW GRU
ICAO Code YBGO SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 439 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -20.150000, 127.970000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,131 kilometers (9,402 miles / 8,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 22:48 in Balgo Hill Airport, it's 11:48 in Sao Paulo. With a 11-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 2,020 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Balgo Hill Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) 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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