GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,536 km
9,654 miles
WLO
Waterloo Airport
Australia
Distance
15,536 km
9,654 mi / 8,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU WLO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Waterloo Airport
IATA Code GRU WLO
ICAO Code SBGR YWTL
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,459 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.630000, 129.320000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Waterloo Airport (WLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Waterloo Airport (WLO) in Waterloo Airport, Australia is 15,536 kilometers (9,654 miles / 8,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 22:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:03 in Waterloo 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 2,327 feet between the two airports. Waterloo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Waterloo Airport (WLO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 186° (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 Waterloo Airport (WLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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