GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,912 km
6,159 miles
HHR
Hawthorne
United States
Distance
9,912 km
6,159 mi / 5,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU HHR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU HHR
ICAO Code SBGR KHHR
City Sao Paulo Hawthorne
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.920000, -118.340000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hawthorne (HHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) in Hawthorne, United States is 9,912 kilometers (6,159 miles / 5,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 09:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:17 in Hawthorne. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,393 feet between the two airports. Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hawthorne (HHR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). 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 Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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