GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,359 km
9,544 miles
HIR
Honiara
Solomon Islands
Distance
15,359 km
9,544 mi / 8,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU HIR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Honiara International Airport
IATA Code GRU HIR
ICAO Code SBGR AGGH
City Sao Paulo Honiara
Country Brazil Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 2,459 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -9.430000, 160.050000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Honiara (HIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Honiara International Airport (HIR) in Honiara, Solomon Islands is 15,359 kilometers (9,544 miles / 8,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 12:47 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:47 in Honiara. With a 14-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 2,431 feet between the two airports. Honiara International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Honiara (HIR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 142° (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 Honiara International Airport (HIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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