GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,198 km
6,337 miles
JKL
Kalymnos Island
Greece
Distance
10,198 km
6,337 mi / 5,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
50°
northeast

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GRU JKL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kalymnos Airport
IATA Code GRU JKL
ICAO Code SBGR LGKY
City Sao Paulo Kalymnos Island
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 2,459 ft 771 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.960000, 26.940000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kalymnos Island (JKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kalymnos Airport (JKL) in Kalymnos Island, Greece is 10,198 kilometers (6,337 miles / 5,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:36 in Kalymnos Island. 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 1,688 feet between the two airports. Kalymnos Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kalymnos Island (JKL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 242° (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 Kalymnos Airport (JKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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