GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,343 km
5,805 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
9,343 km
5,805 mi / 5,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU NYK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code GRU NYK
ICAO Code SBGR HKNY
City Sao Paulo Nanyuki
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 9,343 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 03:00 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:00 in Nanyuki. 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 3,791 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki (NYK) 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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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