GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,010 km
6,220 miles
NDE
Mandera
Kenya
Distance
10,010 km
6,220 mi / 5,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU NDE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mandera Airport
IATA Code GRU NDE
ICAO Code SBGR HKMA
City Sao Paulo Mandera
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 805 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 3.930000, 41.850000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mandera (NDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mandera Airport (NDE) in Mandera, Kenya is 10,010 kilometers (6,220 miles / 5,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 10:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:03 in Mandera. 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 1,654 feet between the two airports. Mandera Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mandera (NDE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Mandera Airport (NDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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