BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
8,404 km
5,222 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,404 km
5,222 mi / 4,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
246°
west southwest

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BKY GRU
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BKY GRU
ICAO Code FZMA SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,643 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,404 kilometers (5,222 miles / 4,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 DR Congo with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 16:07 in Sao Paulo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,184 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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