GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,632 km
6,606 miles
KCO
Cengiz Topel Airport
Turkey
Distance
10,632 km
6,606 mi / 5,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU KCO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Cengiz Topel Airport
IATA Code GRU KCO
ICAO Code SBGR LTBQ
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,459 ft 182 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 40.730000, 30.080000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) in Cengiz Topel Airport, Turkey is 10,632 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:35 in Cengiz Topel Airport. 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 2,277 feet between the two airports. Cengiz Topel Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 244° (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 Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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