GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,415 km
5,850 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
9,415 km
5,850 mi / 5,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU UKA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code GRU UKA
ICAO Code SBGR HKUK
City Sao Paulo Ukunda
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,459 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 9,415 kilometers (5,850 miles / 5,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 00:45 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:45 in Ukunda. 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 2,361 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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