AVV
Melbourne
Australia
13,084 km
8,130 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,084 km
8,130 mi / 7,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AVV GRU
Airport Name Avalon Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AVV GRU
ICAO Code YMAV SBGR
City Melbourne Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 35 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Melbourne (AVV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,084 kilometers (8,130 miles / 7,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:24 in Melbourne, it's 01:24 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,424 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Avalon Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 190° (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 Avalon Airport (AVV) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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