GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,052 km
6,868 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,052 km
6,868 mi / 5,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YVR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GRU YVR
ICAO Code SBGR CYVR
City Sao Paulo Richmond
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,459 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 49.190000, -123.180000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,052 kilometers (6,868 miles / 5,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 02:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:59 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,445 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 115° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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