GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,071 km
6,258 miles
HGL
Helgoland
Germany
Distance
10,071 km
6,258 mi / 5,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HGL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Helgoland-Dune Airport
IATA Code GRU HGL
ICAO Code SBGR EDXH
City Sao Paulo Helgoland
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 54.190000, 7.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Helgoland (HGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany is 10,071 kilometers (6,258 miles / 5,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:18 in Helgoland. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,451 feet between the two airports. Helgoland-Dune Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Helgoland (HGL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 228° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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