GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,768 km
9,176 miles
MXD
Marion Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
14,768 km
9,176 mi / 7,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU MXD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Marion Downs Airport
IATA Code GRU MXD
ICAO Code SBGR YMWX
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 -23.370000, 139.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Marion Downs Airport (MXD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Marion Downs Airport (MXD) in Marion Downs Airport, Australia is 14,768 kilometers (9,176 miles / 7,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 10:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:44 in Marion Downs 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. Marion Downs Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Marion Downs Airport (MXD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Marion Downs Airport (MXD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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