GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,733 km
6,048 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
9,733 km
6,048 mi / 5,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU WJR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code GRU WJR
ICAO Code SBGR HKWJ
City Sao Paulo Wajir
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 1.730000, 40.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 9,733 kilometers (6,048 miles / 5,256 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 21:41 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:41 in Wajir. 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 1,689 feet between the two airports. Wajir Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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