GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,197 km
5,715 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
9,197 km
5,715 mi / 4,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU JRO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code GRU JRO
ICAO Code SBGR HTKJ
City Sao Paulo Arusha
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 9,197 kilometers (5,715 miles / 4,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Tanzania. 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 16:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:20 in Arusha. 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.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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