Airport Comparison
| GRU | KCK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Kirensk Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | KCK |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | UIKK |
| City | Sao Paulo | Kirensk |
| Country | Brazil | Russia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Irkutsk |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 57.770000, 108.060000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kirensk (KCK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kirensk Airport (KCK) in Kirensk, Russia is 15,690 kilometers (9,749 miles / 8,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.
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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 22:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:15 in Kirensk. With a 11-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Kirensk Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Kirensk (KCK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). 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 Kirensk Airport (KCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.