GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
10,705 km
6,652 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,705 km
6,652 mi / 5,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
247°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GLK GRU
Airport Name Galcaio Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GLK GRU
ICAO Code HCMR SBGR
City Galcaio Sao Paulo
Country Somalia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 975 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 6.780000, 47.450000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Galcaio (GLK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,705 kilometers (6,652 miles / 5,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Somalia 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 13:10 in Galcaio, it's 07:10 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 1,484 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Galcaio Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Galcaio (GLK) follows a heading of 85° (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 Galcaio Airport (GLK) 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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