GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,950 km
6,804 miles
YKA
Kamloops
Canada
Distance
10,950 km
6,804 mi / 5,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YKA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kamloops Airport
IATA Code GRU YKA
ICAO Code SBGR CYKA
City Sao Paulo Kamloops
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,133 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 50.700000, -120.440000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kamloops (YKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kamloops Airport (YKA) in Kamloops, Canada is 10,950 kilometers (6,804 miles / 5,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 15:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:22 in Kamloops. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,326 feet between the two airports. Kamloops Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kamloops (YKA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 117° (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 Kamloops Airport (YKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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