GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
15,297 km
9,505 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,297 km
9,505 mi / 8,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

GGD GRU
Airport Name Gregory Downs Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GGD GRU
ICAO Code YGDS SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 52 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -18.620000, 139.230000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,297 kilometers (9,505 miles / 8,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 04:13 in Gregory Downs Airport, it's 15:13 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 2,407 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Gregory Downs Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) follows a heading of 188° (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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) 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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