BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
13,793 km
8,571 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,793 km
8,571 mi / 7,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

BHQ GRU
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BHQ GRU
ICAO Code YBHI SBGR
City Broken Hill Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 958 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,793 kilometers (8,571 miles / 7,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:07 in Broken Hill, it's 05:37 in Sao Paulo. With a 13.5-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 1,501 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Broken Hill Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 188° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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