GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,889 km
8,631 miles
KGP
Kogalym
Russia
Distance
13,889 km
8,631 mi / 7,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU KGP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kogalym International Airport
IATA Code GRU KGP
ICAO Code SBGR USRK
City Sao Paulo Kogalym
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 220 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 62.190000, 74.530000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kogalym (KGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kogalym International Airport (KGP) in Kogalym, Russia is 13,889 kilometers (8,631 miles / 7,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 16:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:38 in Kogalym. With a 8-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 2,239 feet between the two airports. Kogalym International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kogalym (KGP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Kogalym International Airport (KGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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