GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,340 km
5,804 miles
LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
Distance
9,340 km
5,804 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU LOK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lodwar Airport
IATA Code GRU LOK
ICAO Code SBGR HKLO
City Sao Paulo Lodwar
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,715 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 3.120000, 35.610000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lodwar (LOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya is 9,340 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Kenya. 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 18:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:24 in Lodwar. 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.

The return flight from Lodwar (LOK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (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 Lodwar Airport (LOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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