GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,768 km
9,798 miles
RPB
Roper Bar Airport
Australia
Distance
15,768 km
9,798 mi / 8,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU RPB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Roper Bar Airport
IATA Code GRU RPB
ICAO Code SBGR YRRB
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -14.740000, 134.520000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Roper Bar Airport (RPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Roper Bar Airport (RPB) in Roper Bar Airport, Australia is 15,768 kilometers (9,798 miles / 8,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 12:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:38 in Roper Bar Airport. With a 12.5-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. Roper Bar Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Roper Bar Airport (RPB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 179° (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 Roper Bar Airport (RPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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