GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,882 km
6,140 miles
KMU
Kisimayu Airport
Somalia
Distance
9,882 km
6,140 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
90°
east

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GRU KMU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kisimayu Airport
IATA Code GRU KMU
ICAO Code SBGR HCMK
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Somalia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 2,459 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -0.380000, 42.460000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) in Kisimayu Airport, Somalia is 9,882 kilometers (6,140 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Somalia. 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 11:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:07 in Kisimayu Airport. 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 2,410 feet between the two airports. Kisimayu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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