GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,234 km
10,087 miles
SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
Distance
16,234 km
10,087 mi / 8,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SBR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Saibai Island Airport
IATA Code GRU SBR
ICAO Code SBGR YSII
City Sao Paulo Saibai Island
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -9.380000, 142.620000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Saibai Island (SBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia is 16,234 kilometers (10,087 miles / 8,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 05:54 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:54 in Saibai Island. 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. Saibai Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Saibai Island (SBR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 165° (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 Saibai Island Airport (SBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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