Airport Comparison
| GRU | VCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Victoria River Downs Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | VCD |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | YVRD |
| City | Sao Paulo | N/A |
| Country | Brazil | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Australia/Darwin |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 89 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -16.400000, 131.000000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs 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 at a heading of 176°.
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 13:48 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:18 in Victoria River Downs Airport. With a 12.5-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 2,370 feet between the two airports. Victoria River Downs Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.