GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,595 km
9,690 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
15,595 km
9,690 mi / 8,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU KWM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code GRU KWM
ICAO Code SBGR YKOW
City Sao Paulo Kowanyama
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 15,595 kilometers (9,690 miles / 8,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 17:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:01 in Kowanyama. 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 2,424 feet between the two airports. Kowanyama Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kowanyama (KWM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 168° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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