GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,334 km
7,043 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
11,334 km
7,043 mi / 6,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU IQA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code GRU IQA
ICAO Code SBGR ORAA
City Sao Paulo Hit
Country Brazil Iraq
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 2,459 ft 618 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.790000, 42.440000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 11,334 kilometers (7,043 miles / 6,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Iraq. 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 05:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:39 in Hit. 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 1,841 feet between the two airports. Al Asad Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hit (IQA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 250° (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 Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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