GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,478 km
9,618 miles
LKD
Lakeland Airport
Australia
Distance
15,478 km
9,618 mi / 8,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LKD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lakeland Airport
IATA Code GRU LKD
ICAO Code SBGR YLND
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.830000, 144.850000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lakeland Airport (LKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lakeland Airport (LKD) in Lakeland Airport, Australia is 15,478 kilometers (9,618 miles / 8,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 07:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:15 in Lakeland 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Lakeland Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lakeland Airport (LKD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 164° (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 Lakeland Airport (LKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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