GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,067 km
8,741 miles
MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
Distance
14,067 km
8,741 mi / 7,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MCY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sunshine Coast Airport
IATA Code GRU MCY
ICAO Code SBGR YBMC
City Sao Paulo Maroochydore
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -26.600000, 153.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Maroochydore (MCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia is 14,067 kilometers (8,741 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 05:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:32 in Maroochydore. 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 2,444 feet between the two airports. Sunshine Coast Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Maroochydore (MCY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 158° (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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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