GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,623 km
5,980 miles
YQC
Quaqtaq
Canada
Distance
9,623 km
5,980 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

GRU YQC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Quaqtaq Airport
IATA Code GRU YQC
ICAO Code SBGR CYHA
City Sao Paulo Quaqtaq
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Toronto
Elevation 2,459 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 61.050000, -69.620000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Quaqtaq (YQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) in Quaqtaq, Canada is 9,623 kilometers (5,980 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 11:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:35 in Quaqtaq.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,356 feet between the two airports. Quaqtaq Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 159° (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 Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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