GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,324 km
8,279 miles
HAQ
Haa Dhaalu
Maldives
Distance
13,324 km
8,279 mi / 7,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU HAQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hanimaadhoo International Airport
IATA Code GRU HAQ
ICAO Code SBGR VRMH
City Sao Paulo Haa Dhaalu
Country Brazil Maldives
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 2,459 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 6.750000, 73.170000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) in Haa Dhaalu, Maldives is 13,324 kilometers (8,279 miles / 7,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Maldives. 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 06:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:32 in Haa Dhaalu. With a 8-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 2,455 feet between the two airports. Hanimaadhoo International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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