GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,155 km
10,038 miles
KUG
Kubin Airport
Australia
Distance
16,155 km
10,038 mi / 8,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
195°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU KUG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kubin Airport
IATA Code GRU KUG
ICAO Code SBGR YKUB
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -10.220000, 142.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kubin Airport (KUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kubin Airport (KUG) in Kubin Airport, Australia is 16,155 kilometers (10,038 miles / 8,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 04:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:40 in Kubin 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 2,444 feet between the two airports. Kubin Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kubin Airport (KUG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 166° (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 Kubin Airport (KUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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