GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,922 km
8,651 miles
SHQ
Southport Airport
Australia
Distance
13,922 km
8,651 mi / 7,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SHQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Southport Airport
IATA Code GRU SHQ
ICAO Code SBGR YSPT
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 2 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -27.910000, 153.370000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Southport Airport (SHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Southport Airport (SHQ) in Southport Airport, Australia is 13,922 kilometers (8,651 miles / 7,517 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 00:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:39 in Southport 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 2,457 feet between the two airports. Southport Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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