GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,886 km
5,521 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
8,886 km
5,521 mi / 4,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU KCU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code GRU KCU
ICAO Code SBGR HUMI
City Sao Paulo Masindi
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 1.760000, 31.740000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 8,886 kilometers (5,521 miles / 4,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Brazil with Uganda. 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 10:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:09 in Masindi. 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 1,391 feet between the two airports. Masindi Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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