GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,125 km
8,777 miles
MJK
Monkey Mia
Australia
Distance
14,125 km
8,777 mi / 7,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MJK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Shark Bay Airport
IATA Code GRU MJK
ICAO Code SBGR YSHK
City Sao Paulo Monkey Mia
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 2,459 ft 111 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -25.890000, 113.580000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Monkey Mia (MJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia is 14,125 kilometers (8,777 miles / 7,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 00:34 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:34 in Monkey Mia. With a 11-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 2,348 feet between the two airports. Shark Bay Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Monkey Mia (MJK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 203° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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