Airport Comparison
| CKX | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chicken Airport | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport |
| IATA Code | CKX | GRU |
| ICAO Code | KCKX | SBGR |
| City | Chicken | Sao Paulo |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft | 2,459 ft |
| Coordinates | 64.070000, -141.950000 | -23.440000, -46.470000 |
Chicken (CKX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chicken Airport (CKX) in Chicken, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,602 kilometers (7,830 miles / 6,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 96°.
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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Chicken, it's 23:42 in Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chicken (CKX) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Chicken Airport (CKX) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.