GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,414 km
4,607 miles
HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,414 km
4,607 mi / 4,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HLA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lanseria Airport
IATA Code GRU HLA
ICAO Code SBGR FALA
City Sao Paulo Johannesburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,517 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -25.940000, 27.930000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Johannesburg (HLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,414 kilometers (4,607 miles / 4,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:09 in Johannesburg. 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 2,058 feet between the two airports. Lanseria Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Johannesburg (HLA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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