GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,108 km
7,524 miles
IFH
Hesa
Iran
Distance
12,108 km
7,524 mi / 6,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU IFH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hesa Airport
IATA Code GRU IFH
ICAO Code SBGR OIFE
City Sao Paulo Hesa
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,256 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.930000, 51.560000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hesa (IFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hesa Airport (IFH) in Hesa, Iran is 12,108 kilometers (7,524 miles / 6,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:15 in Hesa. With a 6.5-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 2,797 feet between the two airports. Hesa 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 Hesa (IFH) 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 Hesa Airport (IFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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