GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,520 km
9,644 miles
LUU
Laura Airport
Australia
Distance
15,520 km
9,644 mi / 8,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LUU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Laura Airport
IATA Code GRU LUU
ICAO Code SBGR YLRA
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 -15.550000, 144.450000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Laura Airport (LUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Laura Airport (LUU) in Laura Airport, Australia is 15,520 kilometers (9,644 miles / 8,380 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 15:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:50 in Laura 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. Laura Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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