GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,580 km
5,953 miles
HOA
Hola
Kenya
Distance
9,580 km
5,953 mi / 5,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU HOA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hola Airport
IATA Code GRU HOA
ICAO Code SBGR HKHO
City Sao Paulo Hola
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 195 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -1.520000, 40.000000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hola (HOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hola Airport (HOA) in Hola, Kenya is 9,580 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:10 in Hola. 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 2,264 feet between the two airports. Hola Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hola (HOA) 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 Hola Airport (HOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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