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.