GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,305 km
8,268 miles
TCW
Tocumwal Airport
Australia
Distance
13,305 km
8,268 mi / 7,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
191°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TCW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tocumwal Airport
IATA Code GRU TCW
ICAO Code SBGR YTOC
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,459 ft 372 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -35.810000, 145.610000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tocumwal Airport (TCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tocumwal Airport (TCW) in Tocumwal Airport, Australia is 13,305 kilometers (8,268 miles / 7,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 16:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:59 in Tocumwal Airport. With a 14-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 2,087 feet between the two airports. Tocumwal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tocumwal Airport (TCW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 167° (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 Tocumwal Airport (TCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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