GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,577 km
9,679 miles
RTP
Rutland Plains Airport
Australia
Distance
15,577 km
9,679 mi / 8,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RTP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rutland Plains Airport
IATA Code GRU RTP
ICAO Code SBGR YRTP
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.640000, 141.840000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) in Rutland Plains Airport, Australia is 15,577 kilometers (9,679 miles / 8,411 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 22:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:21 in Rutland Plains 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 2,444 feet between the two airports. Rutland Plains Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) 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 Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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