GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,483 km
6,514 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
10,483 km
6,514 mi / 5,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
358°
north

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Airport Comparison

GRU JQA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code GRU JQA
ICAO Code SBGR BGUQ
City Sao Paulo Uummannaq
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nuuk
Elevation 2,459 ft 289 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 70.730000, -52.700000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 10,483 kilometers (6,514 miles / 5,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:30 in Uummannaq.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,170 feet between the two airports. Qaarsut Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Uummannaq (JQA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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