GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,690 km
9,128 miles
KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
14,690 km
9,128 mi / 7,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU KCS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kings Creek Airport
IATA Code GRU KCS
ICAO Code SBGR YKCS
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,459 ft 615 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -24.420000, 131.840000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia is 14,690 kilometers (9,128 miles / 7,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 11:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:51 in Kings Creek Airport. With a 12.5-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 1,844 feet between the two airports. Kings Creek Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 182° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Kings Creek Airport (KCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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