GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,893 km
8,011 miles
KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
Distance
12,893 km
8,011 mi / 6,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU KNS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport King Island Airport
IATA Code GRU KNS
ICAO Code SBGR YKII
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,459 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -39.880000, 143.880000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to King Island Airport (KNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia is 12,893 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:38 in King Island Airport. With a 14-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 2,327 feet between the two airports. King Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from King Island Airport (KNS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Island Airport (KNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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