GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,460 km
9,606 miles
HIG
Highbury Airport
Australia
Distance
15,460 km
9,606 mi / 8,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU HIG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Highbury Airport
IATA Code GRU HIG
ICAO Code SBGR YHHY
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.430000, 143.150000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Highbury Airport (HIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Highbury Airport (HIG) in Highbury Airport, Australia is 15,460 kilometers (9,606 miles / 8,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:36 in Highbury Airport. With a 13-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Highbury Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Highbury Airport (HIG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Highbury Airport (HIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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