GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,707 km
8,517 miles
KKH
Kongiganak
United States
Distance
13,707 km
8,517 mi / 7,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU KKH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kongiganak Airport
IATA Code GRU KKH
ICAO Code SBGR PADY
City Sao Paulo Kongiganak
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 59.960000, -162.880000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kongiganak (KKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kongiganak Airport (KKH) in Kongiganak, United States is 13,707 kilometers (8,517 miles / 7,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 07:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:35 in Kongiganak. 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 2,426 feet between the two airports. Kongiganak Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kongiganak (KKH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Kongiganak Airport (KKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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