GLT
Gladstone
Australia
14,419 km
8,959 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,419 km
8,959 mi / 7,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GLT GRU
Airport Name Gladstone Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GLT GRU
ICAO Code YGLA SBGR
City Gladstone Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 64 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -23.870000, 151.220000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Gladstone (GLT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gladstone Airport (GLT) in Gladstone, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,419 kilometers (8,959 miles / 7,785 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 02:08 in Gladstone, it's 13:08 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 2,395 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Gladstone Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Gladstone (GLT) 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 Gladstone Airport (GLT) 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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