GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,819 km
6,722 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
10,819 km
6,722 mi / 5,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KYE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code GRU KYE
ICAO Code SBGR OLKA
City Sao Paulo Tripoli
Country Brazil Lebanon
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Beirut
Elevation 2,459 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.590000, 36.010000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 10,819 kilometers (6,722 miles / 5,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:11 in Tripoli. 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 2,384 feet between the two airports. Rene Mouawad Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tripoli (KYE) 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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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