GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,734 km
6,670 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,734 km
6,670 mi / 5,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KMX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code GRU KMX
ICAO Code SBGR OEKM
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 18.300000, 42.800000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 10,734 kilometers (6,670 miles / 5,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:08 in King Khaled Air Base. 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 4,319 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) 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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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