GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,718 km
8,524 miles
WYA
Whyalla
Australia
Distance
13,718 km
8,524 mi / 7,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU WYA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Whyalla Airport
IATA Code GRU WYA
ICAO Code SBGR YWHA
City Sao Paulo Whyalla
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 2,459 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -33.060000, 137.510000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Whyalla (WYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Whyalla Airport (WYA) in Whyalla, Australia is 13,718 kilometers (8,524 miles / 7,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 21:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:28 in Whyalla. With a 13.5-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 2,418 feet between the two airports. Whyalla Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Whyalla (WYA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 176° (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 Whyalla Airport (WYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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