GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,998 km
9,319 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
14,998 km
9,319 mi / 8,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RCM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code GRU RCM
ICAO Code SBGR YRMD
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 676 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 14,998 kilometers (9,319 miles / 8,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 21:30 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:30 in Richmond Airport. 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 1,783 feet between the two airports. Richmond Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond Airport (RCM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 168° (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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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