EFL
Kefallinia Island
Greece
9,773 km
6,073 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,773 km
6,073 mi / 5,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
238°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

EFL GRU
Airport Name Kefallinia Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code EFL GRU
ICAO Code LGKF SBGR
City Kefallinia Island Sao Paulo
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 59 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 38.120000, 20.500000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Kefallinia Island (EFL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kefallinia Airport (EFL) in Kefallinia Island, Greece to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,773 kilometers (6,073 miles / 5,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:09 in Kefallinia Island, it's 04:09 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,400 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Kefallinia Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kefallinia Island (EFL) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kefallinia Airport (EFL) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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