CKW
Christmas Creek mine
Australia
14,706 km
9,138 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,706 km
9,138 mi / 7,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CKW GRU
Airport Name Graeme Rowley Aerodrome Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CKW GRU
ICAO Code YCHK SBGR
City Christmas Creek mine Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -22.360000, 119.650000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,706 kilometers (9,138 miles / 7,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 20:11 in Christmas Creek mine, it's 09:11 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Graeme Rowley Aerodrome.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Christmas Creek mine (CKW) follows a heading of 163° (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 Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) 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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