Airport Comparison
| GRU | YWL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Williams Lake Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | YWL |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | CYWL |
| City | Sao Paulo | Williams Lake |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Vancouver |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 3,085 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 52.180000, -122.050000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 11,123 kilometers (6,911 miles / 6,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.
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 07:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:35 in Williams Lake. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 116° (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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.