GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,000 km
9,942 miles
JAB
Jabiru Airport
Australia
Distance
16,000 km
9,942 mi / 8,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU JAB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jabiru Airport
IATA Code GRU JAB
ICAO Code SBGR YJAB
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,459 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -12.660000, 132.890000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jabiru Airport (JAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jabiru Airport (JAB) in Jabiru Airport, Australia is 16,000 kilometers (9,942 miles / 8,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 05:37 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:07 in Jabiru 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 2,374 feet between the two airports. Jabiru Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Jabiru Airport (JAB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 181° (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 Jabiru Airport (JAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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