GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,975 km
5,577 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
8,975 km
5,577 mi / 4,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU JIN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jinja Airport
IATA Code GRU JIN
ICAO Code SBGR HUJI
City Sao Paulo Jinja
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 0.450000, 33.200000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 8,975 kilometers (5,577 miles / 4,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:12 in Jinja. 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 1,396 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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