GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,579 km
6,574 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
10,579 km
6,574 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YYC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code GRU YYC
ICAO Code SBGR CYYC
City Sao Paulo Calgary
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 51.110000, -114.020000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,579 kilometers (6,574 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 07:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:38 in Calgary. 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 1,098 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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