GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,928 km
7,412 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
11,928 km
7,412 mi / 6,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YVQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code GRU YVQ
ICAO Code SBGR CYVQ
City Sao Paulo Norman Wells
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,459 ft 238 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 65.280000, -126.800000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 11,928 kilometers (7,412 miles / 6,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 13:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:11 in Norman Wells. 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 2,221 feet between the two airports. Norman Wells Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Norman Wells (YVQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 109° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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