GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,695 km
7,888 miles
ITO
Hilo
United States
Distance
12,695 km
7,888 mi / 6,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU ITO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hilo International Airport
IATA Code GRU ITO
ICAO Code SBGR PHTO
City Sao Paulo Hilo
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 2,459 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 19.720000, -155.050000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hilo (ITO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Hilo, United States is 12,695 kilometers (7,888 miles / 6,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 11:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:33 in Hilo. 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 2,421 feet between the two airports. Hilo International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hilo (ITO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 108° (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 Hilo International Airport (ITO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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