GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,983 km
8,689 miles
LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
13,983 km
8,689 mi / 7,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU LGH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Leigh Creek Airport
IATA Code GRU LGH
ICAO Code SBGR YLEC
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 2,459 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -30.600000, 138.430000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia is 13,983 kilometers (8,689 miles / 7,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 17:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:42 in Leigh Creek Airport. With a 13.5-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 1,603 feet between the two airports. Leigh Creek Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 174° (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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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