GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,374 km
9,553 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
15,374 km
9,553 mi / 8,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
173°
south

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Airport Comparison

GRU NLS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code GRU NLS
ICAO Code SBGR YNIC
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 15,374 kilometers (9,553 miles / 8,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 06:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:25 in Nicholson Airport. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Nicholson Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 186° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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