Brisbane to Cotia flights
Cotia lies 13,946 km (8,666 mi) south-east of Brisbane, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Brisbane | Cotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 2.8 million | 253,608 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 801 m (2,628 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | BNE, 13 km out | CGH, 27 km out |
| Postal codes | 4000–9015 | 06700-000 |
Clocks in Cotia are 13 h behind Brisbane right now, so a 18 h 38 min journey lands only 5 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cotia
Crossing from Australia into Brazil: money changes from the Dollar to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brisbane
Brisbane is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,680-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 91 km), Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 97 km).
Arriving in Cotia
Cotia is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 50 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 70 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 50 km (31 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 70 km (43 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,946 km (8,666 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Cotia from Brisbane?
13,946 km (8,666 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Brisbane.
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Cotia by air?
About 18 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Cotia?
Cotia is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Brisbane).
Which airports are used for Brisbane to Cotia flights?
Typically Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH); Cotia also has GRU, VCP.
What currency do I need in Cotia?
The Real (BRL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.