Sydney to Araras flights
Araras lies 13,461 km (8,364 mi) south of Sydney, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sydney | Araras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 5.6 million | 135,744 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | VCP, 77 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 13600-000 |
Clocks in Araras are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 18 h journey lands only 5 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Araras
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 Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Araras
Araras is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viracopos International Airport (VCP), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Araraquara Airport (AQA, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 77 km (48 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Araraquara Airport (regional) | AQA | 98 km (61 mi) | 5,907 ft | 2,334 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Araras from Sydney?
13,461 km (8,364 mi) in a straight line, south of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Araras by air?
About 18 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Araras?
Araras is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Araras flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Viracopos International Airport (VCP); Araras also has AQA.
What currency do I need in Araras?
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.