GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,659 km
7,245 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,659 km
7,245 mi / 6,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KWI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GRU KWI
ICAO Code SBGR OKKK
City Sao Paulo Kuwait City
Country Brazil Kuwait
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,459 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 29.230000, 47.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,659 kilometers (7,245 miles / 6,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Kuwait. 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 02:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:58 in Kuwait City. 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 2,253 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 251° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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