GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,793 km
8,570 miles
KOV
Kokshetau
Kazakhstan
Distance
13,793 km
8,570 mi / 7,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KOV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kokshetau Airport
IATA Code GRU KOV
ICAO Code SBGR UACK
City Sao Paulo Kokshetau
Country Brazil Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Almaty
Elevation 2,459 ft 888 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 53.330000, 69.590000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kokshetau (KOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kokshetau Airport (KOV) in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan is 13,793 kilometers (8,570 miles / 7,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 12:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:25 in Kokshetau. With a 8-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 1,571 feet between the two airports. Kokshetau Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kokshetau (KOV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Kokshetau Airport (KOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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