GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,860 km
4,884 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
7,860 km
4,884 mi / 4,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

GRU YQY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code GRU YQY
ICAO Code SBGR CYQY
City Sao Paulo Sydney
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 2,459 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 46.160000, -60.050000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 7,860 kilometers (4,884 miles / 4,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:51 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,256 feet between the two airports. Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 167° (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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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