GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,995 km
6,832 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
10,995 km
6,832 mi / 5,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YSM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code GRU YSM
ICAO Code SBGR CYSM
City Sao Paulo Fort Smith
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,459 ft 671 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 60.020000, -111.960000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 10,995 kilometers (6,832 miles / 5,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 14:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:17 in Fort Smith. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,788 feet between the two airports. Fort Smith Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 122° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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