GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,436 km
5,863 miles
LOY
Loyengalani
Kenya
Distance
9,436 km
5,863 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU LOY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Loyengalani Airport
IATA Code GRU LOY
ICAO Code SBGR HKLY
City Sao Paulo Loyengalani
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 2.750000, 36.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Loyengalani (LOY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Loyengalani Airport (LOY) in Loyengalani, Kenya is 9,436 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 12:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:36 in Loyengalani. 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 1,264 feet between the two airports. Loyengalani Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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