GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,103 km
7,521 miles
YSY
Sachs Harbour
Canada
Distance
12,103 km
7,521 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YSY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport
IATA Code GRU YSY
ICAO Code SBGR CYSY
City Sao Paulo Sachs Harbour
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,459 ft 282 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 71.990000, -125.240000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sachs Harbour (YSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) in Sachs Harbour, Canada is 12,103 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 20:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:15 in Sachs Harbour. 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 2,177 feet between the two airports. Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sachs Harbour (YSY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 108° (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 Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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