The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to South Galway Airport (ZGL) in South Galway Airport, Australia is 14,476 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 18:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:50 in South Galway 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 2,343 feet between the two airports. South Galway Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from South Galway Airport (ZGL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 170° (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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.