GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,459 km
4,635 miles
HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
Distance
7,459 km
4,635 mi / 4,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HRS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Harrismith Airport
IATA Code GRU HRS
ICAO Code SBGR FAHR
City Sao Paulo Harrismith
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,585 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -28.240000, 29.110000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Harrismith (HRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa is 7,459 kilometers (4,635 miles / 4,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 11:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:58 in Harrismith. 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 3,126 feet between the two airports. Harrismith Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Harrismith (HRS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 255° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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