GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,177 km
5,702 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
9,177 km
5,702 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU KTL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code GRU KTL
ICAO Code SBGR HKKT
City Sao Paulo Kitale
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 0.970000, 34.960000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 9,177 kilometers (5,702 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 05:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:33 in Kitale. 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 3,611 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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