GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,675 km
8,497 miles
LOC
Lock
Australia
Distance
13,675 km
8,497 mi / 7,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
182°
south

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GRU LOC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lock Airport
IATA Code GRU LOC
ICAO Code SBGR YLOK
City Sao Paulo Lock
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 2,459 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -33.540000, 135.690000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lock (LOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia is 13,675 kilometers (8,497 miles / 7,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 23:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:09 in Lock. With a 13.5-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 2,109 feet between the two airports. Lock Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lock (LOC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 178° (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 Lock Airport (LOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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