GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,626 km
7,845 miles
UEE
Queenstown Airport
Australia
Distance
12,626 km
7,845 mi / 6,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU UEE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code GRU UEE
ICAO Code SBGR YQNS
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Hobart
Elevation 2,459 ft 264 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -42.080000, 145.530000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Queenstown Airport (UEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia is 12,626 kilometers (7,845 miles / 6,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 11:46 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:46 in Queenstown 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 2,195 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown Airport (UEE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 168° (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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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