GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,657 km
7,244 miles
HOF
Al Ahsa Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,657 km
7,244 mi / 6,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HOF
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Al Ahsa Airport
IATA Code GRU HOF
ICAO Code SBGR OEAH
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,459 ft 588 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.290000, 49.490000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Al Ahsa Airport (HOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Al Ahsa Airport (HOF) in Al Ahsa Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,657 kilometers (7,244 miles / 6,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 02:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:06 in Al Ahsa Airport. 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 1,871 feet between the two airports. Al Ahsa Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Al Ahsa Airport (HOF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 251° (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 Al Ahsa Airport (HOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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