Sydney to Santo André flights
Santo André lies 13,348 km (8,294 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 17 h 52 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.
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| Sydney | Santo André | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 5.6 million | 662,373 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 801 m (2,628 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | CGH, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 09000-000–58675-000 |
Clocks in Santo André are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 17 h 52 min journey lands only 4 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santo André
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 Santo André
Santo André is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 13 km (8 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, 27 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 95 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 27 km (17 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (regional) | SJK | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,780 ft | 2,120 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,348 km (8,294 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Santo André
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Santo André. Of the 22 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (11), and 1 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 12,875 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santo André from Sydney?
13,348 km (8,294 mi) in a straight line, south of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Santo André by air?
About 17 h 52 min, 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 Santo André?
Santo André is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Santo André flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH); Santo André also has GRU, VCP, SJK.
What currency do I need in Santo André?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Santo André?
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Santo André, 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.