GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,857 km
9,231 miles
MQE
Marqua
Australia
Distance
14,857 km
9,231 mi / 8,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU MQE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Marqua Airport
IATA Code GRU MQE
ICAO Code SBGR YMQA
City Sao Paulo Marqua
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -22.810000, 137.250000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Marqua (MQE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Marqua Airport (MQE) in Marqua, Australia is 14,857 kilometers (9,231 miles / 8,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 22:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:39 in Marqua. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Marqua Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Marqua (MQE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 175° (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 Marqua Airport (MQE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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