GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,891 km
9,253 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
14,891 km
9,253 mi / 8,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RUK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code GRU RUK
ICAO Code SBGR VNRK
City Sao Paulo Rukumkot
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 28.630000, 82.190000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 14,891 kilometers (9,253 miles / 8,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Nepal. 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 21:14 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:59 in Rukumkot. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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