GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,496 km
9,008 miles
ROK
Rockhampton
Australia
Distance
14,496 km
9,008 mi / 7,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU ROK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rockhampton Airport
IATA Code GRU ROK
ICAO Code SBGR YBRK
City Sao Paulo Rockhampton
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -23.380000, 150.480000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rockhampton (ROK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) in Rockhampton, Australia is 14,496 kilometers (9,008 miles / 7,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 11:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:43 in Rockhampton. 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 2,425 feet between the two airports. Rockhampton Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rockhampton (ROK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 159° (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 Rockhampton Airport (ROK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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