GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,920 km
7,407 miles
HLZ
Hamilton
New Zealand
Distance
11,920 km
7,407 mi / 6,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU HLZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hamilton International Airport
IATA Code GRU HLZ
ICAO Code SBGR NZHN
City Sao Paulo Hamilton
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 172 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -37.870000, 175.330000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hamilton (HLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) in Hamilton, New Zealand is 11,920 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 New Zealand. 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 18:51 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:51 in Hamilton. With a 16-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 2,287 feet between the two airports. Hamilton International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hamilton (HLZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 140° (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 Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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