GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,413 km
7,713 miles
YAK
Yakutat
United States
Distance
12,413 km
7,713 mi / 6,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YAK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yakutat Airport
IATA Code GRU YAK
ICAO Code SBGR PAYA
City Sao Paulo Yakutat
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 59.500000, -139.660000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Yakutat (YAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yakutat Airport (YAK) in Yakutat, United States is 12,413 kilometers (7,713 miles / 6,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 United States. 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 03:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:58 in Yakutat. 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 2,419 feet between the two airports. Yakutat Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutat (YAK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Yakutat Airport (YAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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