GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,558 km
9,668 miles
KKP
Koolburra
Australia
Distance
15,558 km
9,668 mi / 8,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU KKP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Koolburra Airport
IATA Code GRU KKP
ICAO Code SBGR YKLB
City Sao Paulo Koolburra
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.320000, 143.960000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Koolburra (KKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Koolburra Airport (KKP) in Koolburra, Australia is 15,558 kilometers (9,668 miles / 8,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 07:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:02 in Koolburra. 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 2,109 feet between the two airports. Koolburra Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Koolburra (KKP) 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 Koolburra Airport (KKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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