GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,897 km
8,014 miles
JHM
Lahaina
United States
Distance
12,897 km
8,014 mi / 6,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU JHM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kapalua Airport
IATA Code GRU JHM
ICAO Code SBGR PHJH
City Sao Paulo Lahaina
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 2,459 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 20.960000, -156.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lahaina (JHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kapalua Airport (JHM) in Lahaina, United States is 12,897 kilometers (8,014 miles / 6,964 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 12:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:21 in Lahaina. 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 2,203 feet between the two airports. Kapalua Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lahaina (JHM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 107° (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 Kapalua Airport (JHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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