GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
6,844 km
4,253 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
6,844 km
4,253 mi / 3,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU NKL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code GRU NKL
ICAO Code SBGR FZAR
City Sao Paulo Nkolo Fuma
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 6,844 kilometers (4,253 miles / 3,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with DR Congo. 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 03:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:59 in Nkolo Fuma. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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