The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 9,031 kilometers (5,612 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 02:28 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:28 in Yankton. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,153 feet between the two airports. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yankton (YKN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 134° (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 Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.