GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,338 km
9,531 miles
HCQ
Halls Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
15,338 km
9,531 mi / 8,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU HCQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Halls Creek Airport
IATA Code GRU HCQ
ICAO Code SBGR YHLC
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,346 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -18.230000, 127.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) in Halls Creek Airport, Australia is 15,338 kilometers (9,531 miles / 8,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:17 in Halls Creek Airport. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,113 feet between the two airports. Halls Creek Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 188° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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