Airport Comparison
| AHB | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Abha Regional Airport | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport |
| IATA Code | AHB | GRU |
| ICAO Code | OEAB | SBGR |
| City | Abha | Sao Paulo |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 6,858 ft | 2,459 ft |
| Coordinates | 18.240000, 42.660000 | -23.440000, -46.470000 |
Abha (AHB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,718 kilometers (6,660 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
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 Saudi Arabia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Abha, it's 09:58 in Sao Paulo. With a 6-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 4,399 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.