GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,019 km
6,847 miles
YGC
Grande Cache
Canada
Distance
11,019 km
6,847 mi / 5,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YGC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Grande Cache Airport
IATA Code GRU YGC
ICAO Code SBGR CEQ5
City Sao Paulo Grande Cache
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,117 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 53.920000, -118.870000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Grande Cache (YGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada is 11,019 kilometers (6,847 miles / 5,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 12:00 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:00 in Grande Cache. 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 1,658 feet between the two airports. Grande Cache Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Cache (YGC) 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 Grande Cache Airport (YGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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