GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
9,129 km
5,672 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,129 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
246°
west southwest

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GGM GRU
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GGM GRU
ICAO Code HKKG SBGR
City Kakamega Sao Paulo
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,020 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Kakamega (GGM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,129 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Kenya 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 23:13 in Kakamega, it's 17:13 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,561 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Kakamega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kakamega (GGM) 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 Kakamega Airport (GGM) 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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