GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,927 km
9,275 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
14,927 km
9,275 mi / 8,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
199°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU ZBO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code GRU ZBO
ICAO Code SBGR YBWN
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -20.020000, 148.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 14,927 kilometers (9,275 miles / 8,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 15:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:56 in Bowen Airport. 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 2,451 feet between the two airports. Bowen Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Bowen Airport (ZBO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 161° (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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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