GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,467 km
9,611 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
15,467 km
9,611 mi / 8,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU WAV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code GRU WAV
ICAO Code SBGR YWAV
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,459 ft 201 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 15,467 kilometers (9,611 miles / 8,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 10:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:39 in Wave Hill 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 2,258 feet between the two airports. Wave Hill Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 183° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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