GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,676 km
9,119 miles
LRE
Longreach
Australia
Distance
14,676 km
9,119 mi / 7,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LRE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Longreach Airport
IATA Code GRU LRE
ICAO Code SBGR YLRE
City Sao Paulo Longreach
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 627 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -23.430000, 144.280000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Longreach (LRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia is 14,676 kilometers (9,119 miles / 7,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 13:28 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:28 in Longreach. 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 1,832 feet between the two airports. Longreach Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Longreach (LRE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 167° (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 Longreach Airport (LRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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