GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,849 km
9,848 miles
IRG
Lockhart River Airport
Australia
Distance
15,849 km
9,848 mi / 8,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU IRG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lockhart River Airport
IATA Code GRU IRG
ICAO Code SBGR YLHR
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 77 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -12.790000, 143.300000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia is 15,849 kilometers (9,848 miles / 8,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Brazil with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:18 in Lockhart River Airport. 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 2,382 feet between the two airports. Lockhart River Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 165° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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