FKI
Kisangani
DR Congo
8,179 km
5,082 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,179 km
5,082 mi / 4,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FKI GRU
Airport Name Bangoka International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FKI GRU
ICAO Code FZIC SBGR
City Kisangani Sao Paulo
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,417 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 0.480000, 25.340000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Kisangani (FKI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangoka International Airport (FKI) in Kisangani, DR Congo to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,179 kilometers (5,082 miles / 4,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:40 in Kisangani, it's 19:40 in Sao Paulo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,042 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Bangoka International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kisangani (FKI) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bangoka International Airport (FKI) 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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