GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,580 km
8,438 miles
KVL
Kivalina
United States
Distance
13,580 km
8,438 mi / 7,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU KVL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kivalina Airport
IATA Code GRU KVL
ICAO Code SBGR PAVL
City Sao Paulo Kivalina
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 67.740000, -164.560000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kivalina (KVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States is 13,580 kilometers (8,438 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:56 in Kivalina. 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 2,441 feet between the two airports. Kivalina Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kivalina (KVL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Kivalina Airport (KVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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