GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,325 km
7,037 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
11,325 km
7,037 mi / 6,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

GRU NAQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code GRU NAQ
ICAO Code SBGR BGQQ
City Sao Paulo Qaanaaq
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Thule
Elevation 2,459 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 77.490000, -69.390000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 11,325 kilometers (7,037 miles / 6,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 18:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:07 in Qaanaaq.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,408 feet between the two airports. Qaanaaq Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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