CTN
Cooktown Airport
Australia
15,510 km
9,638 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,510 km
9,638 mi / 8,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
163°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

CTN GRU
Airport Name Cooktown Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CTN GRU
ICAO Code YCKN SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 26 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -15.440000, 145.180000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cooktown Airport (CTN) in Cooktown Airport, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,510 kilometers (9,638 miles / 8,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 14:35 in Cooktown Airport, it's 01:35 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,433 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Cooktown Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cooktown Airport (CTN) 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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