GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,244 km
5,744 miles
YGW
Kuujjuarapik
Canada
Distance
9,244 km
5,744 mi / 4,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YGW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kuujjuarapik Airport
IATA Code GRU YGW
ICAO Code SBGR CYGW
City Sao Paulo Kuujjuarapik
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 2,459 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 55.280000, -77.770000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kuujjuarapik (YGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) in Kuujjuarapik, Canada is 9,244 kilometers (5,744 miles / 4,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 02:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:10 in Kuujjuarapik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,425 feet between the two airports. Kuujjuarapik Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kuujjuarapik (YGW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 151° (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 Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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