GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,084 km
5,023 miles
KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
Distance
8,084 km
5,023 mi / 4,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU KOO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kongolo Airport
IATA Code GRU KOO
ICAO Code SBGR FZRQ
City Sao Paulo Kongolo
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,850 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -5.390000, 26.990000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kongolo (KOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo is 8,084 kilometers (5,023 miles / 4,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 DR Congo. 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 13:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:23 in Kongolo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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