GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,257 km
6,374 miles
KIC
King City
United States
Distance
10,257 km
6,374 mi / 5,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU KIC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mesa Del Rey Airport
IATA Code GRU KIC
ICAO Code SBGR KKIC
City Sao Paulo King City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.230000, -121.120000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to King City (KIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) in King City, United States is 10,257 kilometers (6,374 miles / 5,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:05 in King City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,085 feet between the two airports. Mesa Del Rey Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from King City (KIC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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