Airport Comparison
| GRU | YQT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Thunder Bay Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | YQT |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | CYQT |
| City | Sao Paulo | Thunder Bay |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Thunder_Bay |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 653 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 48.370000, -89.320000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 9,051 kilometers (5,624 miles / 4,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.
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 18:53 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:53 in Thunder Bay.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,806 feet between the two airports. Thunder Bay Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 141° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.