GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
14,500 km
9,010 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,500 km
9,010 mi / 7,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GKL GRU
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GKL GRU
ICAO Code YGKL SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Lindeman America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 21 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,500 kilometers (9,010 miles / 7,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 15:29 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 02:29 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 2,438 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Great Keppel Is Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) 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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) 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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