GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,896 km
9,877 miles
WEI
Weipa
Australia
Distance
15,896 km
9,877 mi / 8,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WEI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Weipa Airport
IATA Code GRU WEI
ICAO Code SBGR YBWP
City Sao Paulo Weipa
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -12.680000, 141.930000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Weipa (WEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Weipa Airport (WEI) in Weipa, Australia is 15,896 kilometers (9,877 miles / 8,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 18:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:31 in Weipa. 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 2,396 feet between the two airports. Weipa Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Weipa (WEI) 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 Weipa Airport (WEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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