Brisbane to Sorocaba flights
Sorocaba lies 13,936 km (8,659 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 37 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 | Sorocaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 2.8 million | 762,172 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 602 m (1,975 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | BNE, 13 km out | VCP, 64 km out |
| Postal codes | 4000–9015 | 18000-000 |
Clocks in Sorocaba are 13 h behind Brisbane right now, so a 18 h 37 min journey lands only 5 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sorocaba
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 Sorocaba
Sorocaba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viracopos International Airport (VCP), 64 km (40 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 64 km (40 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 83 km (52 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
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Staying in Sorocaba
Our booking partner lists 128 places to stay in Sorocaba. Of the 66 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (37), and 1 are five-star. Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 31,435 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sorocaba from Brisbane?
13,936 km (8,659 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Brisbane.
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Sorocaba by air?
About 18 h 37 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 Sorocaba?
Sorocaba is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Brisbane).
Which airports are used for Brisbane to Sorocaba flights?
Typically Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Viracopos International Airport (VCP); Sorocaba also has CGH.
What currency do I need in Sorocaba?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Sorocaba?
Our booking partner lists 128 places to stay in Sorocaba, bookable on this site.
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.