GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,647 km
5,995 miles
ZGR
Little Grand Rapids
Canada
Distance
9,647 km
5,995 mi / 5,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU ZGR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Little Grand Rapids Airport
IATA Code GRU ZGR
ICAO Code SBGR CZGR
City Sao Paulo Little Grand Rapids
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,005 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 52.050000, -95.470000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Little Grand Rapids (ZGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR) in Little Grand Rapids, Canada is 9,647 kilometers (5,995 miles / 5,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 03:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:39 in Little Grand Rapids. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,454 feet between the two airports. Little Grand Rapids Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Little Grand Rapids (ZGR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 136° (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 Little Grand Rapids Airport (ZGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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