GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,033 km
8,098 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
13,033 km
8,098 mi / 7,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU HNL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code GRU HNL
ICAO Code SBGR PHNL
City Sao Paulo Honolulu
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 2,459 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 21.320000, -157.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 13,033 kilometers (8,098 miles / 7,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 05:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:32 in Honolulu. With a 7-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 2,446 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 106° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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