GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,066 km
8,740 miles
SGO
St George Airport
Australia
Distance
14,066 km
8,740 mi / 7,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SGO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport St George Airport
IATA Code GRU SGO
ICAO Code SBGR YSGE
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -28.050000, 148.590000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to St George Airport (SGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to St George Airport (SGO) in St George Airport, Australia is 14,066 kilometers (8,740 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 13:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:08 in St George 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 1,803 feet between the two airports. St George Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from St George Airport (SGO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 163° (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 St George Airport (SGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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