GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,594 km
5,340 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
8,594 km
5,340 mi / 4,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU KGJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code GRU KGJ
ICAO Code SBGR FWKA
City Sao Paulo Karonga
Country Brazil Malawi
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 8,594 kilometers (5,340 miles / 4,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Malawi. 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 19:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:23 in Karonga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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