GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,560 km
8,426 miles
RTS
Rottnest Island Airport
Australia
Distance
13,560 km
8,426 mi / 7,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RTS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rottnest Island Airport
IATA Code GRU RTS
ICAO Code SBGR YRTI
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 2,459 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -32.010000, 115.540000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) in Rottnest Island Airport, Australia is 13,560 kilometers (8,426 miles / 7,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 00:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:03 in Rottnest Island 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 2,447 feet between the two airports. Rottnest Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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