GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,546 km
5,932 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
9,546 km
5,932 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU RBT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code GRU RBT
ICAO Code SBGR HKMB
City Sao Paulo Marsabit
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 2.350000, 37.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 9,546 kilometers (5,932 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 08:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:59 in Marsabit. 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 1,936 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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