GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,103 km
8,142 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HEA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code GRU HEA
ICAO Code SBGR OAHR
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.210000, 62.230000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:05 in Herat Airport. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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