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 11:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:24 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.