GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,106 km
5,658 miles
KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
Distance
9,106 km
5,658 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU KIS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kisumu Airport
IATA Code GRU KIS
ICAO Code SBGR HKKI
City Sao Paulo Kisumu
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,734 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -0.090000, 34.730000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kisumu (KIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Kenya. 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 21:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:02 in Kisumu. 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 1,275 feet between the two airports. Kisumu Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kisumu (KIS) 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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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