GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,174 km
10,050 miles
XMY
Yam Island
Australia
Distance
16,174 km
10,050 mi / 8,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU XMY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yam Island Airport
IATA Code GRU XMY
ICAO Code SBGR YYMI
City Sao Paulo Yam Island
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -9.900000, 142.780000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Yam Island (XMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yam Island Airport (XMY) in Yam Island, Australia is 16,174 kilometers (10,050 miles / 8,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 05:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:25 in Yam Island. With a 13-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. Yam Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yam Island (XMY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Yam Island Airport (XMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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