GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,567 km
7,188 miles
YCO
Kugluktuk
Canada
Distance
11,567 km
7,188 mi / 6,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YCO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kugluktuk Airport
IATA Code GRU YCO
ICAO Code SBGR CYCO
City Sao Paulo Kugluktuk
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,459 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 67.820000, -115.140000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kugluktuk (YCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) in Kugluktuk, Canada is 11,567 kilometers (7,188 miles / 6,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Canada. 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 17:30 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:30 in Kugluktuk. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,385 feet between the two airports. Kugluktuk Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kugluktuk (YCO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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