Sydney to Serra flights
Serra lies 13,888 km (8,630 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 33 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.
| Sydney | Serra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 5.6 million | 520,653 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | VIX, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 29160-000 |
Clocks in Serra are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 18 h 33 min journey lands only 5 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Serra
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 Serra
Serra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport (VIX), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,752 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport | VIX | 15 km (9 mi) | 6,752 ft | 34 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,888 km (8,630 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Serra
Our booking partner lists 94 places to stay in Serra. Of the 37 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Guests have left 1,982 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Serra from Sydney?
13,888 km (8,630 mi) in a straight line, south of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Serra by air?
About 18 h 33 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 Serra?
Serra is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Serra flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport (VIX).
What currency do I need in Serra?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Serra?
Our booking partner lists 94 places to stay in Serra, 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.