Distance From Melbourne International Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, MEL - GRU Distance

The distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 8151 miles or 13118 kilometers or 7079 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Melbourne ( Australia ) to São Paulo ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and São Paulo takes around 18 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil is 18 hours 44 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MEL - GRU

Kilometers		13118 km
Statute Miles		8151 miles
Nautical Miles		7079 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 44 minutes

Melbourne International Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport Flight Route Map - MEL to GRU Flight Path

Location of Melbourne International Airport & Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Melbourne to São Paulo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Melbourne, Australia and São Paulo, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEL - GRU

Time difference between Melbourne (Australia) and São Paulo (Brazil) is 13 Hours.
São Paulo time is 13 Hours behind Melbourne.

Location	Local Time
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-07-18, 06:24:56 AEST
São Paulo (Brazil)	2026-07-17, 17:24:56 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia

Destination

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU / SBGR) São Paulo, Brazil