GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,659 km
8,487 miles
HED
Herendeen Bay
United States
Distance
13,659 km
8,487 mi / 7,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU HED
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Herendeen Bay Airport
IATA Code GRU HED
ICAO Code SBGR AK33
City Sao Paulo Herendeen Bay
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 55.800000, -160.900000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Herendeen Bay (HED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) in Herendeen Bay, United States is 13,659 kilometers (8,487 miles / 7,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:37 in Herendeen Bay. With a 6-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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Herendeen Bay Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Herendeen Bay (HED) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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