GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,011 km
9,328 miles
WLA
Wallal
Australia
Distance
15,011 km
9,328 mi / 8,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WLA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wallal Airport
IATA Code GRU WLA
ICAO Code SBGR YWAL
City Sao Paulo Wallal
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -19.770000, 120.650000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wallal (WLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wallal Airport (WLA) in Wallal, Australia is 15,011 kilometers (9,328 miles / 8,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 02:45 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:45 in Wallal. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Wallal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Wallal (WLA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 197° (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 Wallal Airport (WLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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