GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,891 km
8,632 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
13,891 km
8,632 mi / 7,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU OOL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code GRU OOL
ICAO Code SBGR YBCG
City Sao Paulo Gold Coast
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 13,891 kilometers (8,632 miles / 7,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 02:55 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:55 in Gold Coast. 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 2,438 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 158° (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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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