GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,750 km
8,544 miles
SQC
Southern Cross Airport
Australia
Distance
13,750 km
8,544 mi / 7,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
165°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU SQC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Southern Cross Airport
IATA Code GRU SQC
ICAO Code SBGR YSCR
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 2,459 ft 354 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -31.240000, 119.360000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) in Southern Cross Airport, Australia is 13,750 kilometers (8,544 miles / 7,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 13:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:24 in Southern Cross 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 2,105 feet between the two airports. Southern Cross Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Southern Cross Airport (SQC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 196° (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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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