GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,584 km
9,683 miles
LZR
Lizard Island Airport
Australia
Distance
15,584 km
9,683 mi / 8,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LZR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lizard Island Airport
IATA Code GRU LZR
ICAO Code SBGR YLZI
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -14.670000, 145.450000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lizard Island Airport (LZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lizard Island Airport (LZR) in Lizard Island Airport, Australia is 15,584 kilometers (9,683 miles / 8,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 15:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:20 in Lizard Island 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 2,389 feet between the two airports. Lizard Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lizard Island Airport (LZR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 163° (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 Lizard Island Airport (LZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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