Airport Comparison
| ARC | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Arctic Village Airport | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport |
| IATA Code | ARC | GRU |
| ICAO Code | PARC | SBGR |
| City | Arctic Village | Sao Paulo |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 2,092 ft | 2,459 ft |
| Coordinates | 68.110000, -145.580000 | -23.440000, -46.470000 |
Arctic Village (ARC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Arctic Village Airport (ARC) in Arctic Village, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,792 kilometers (7,949 miles / 6,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.
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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:02 in Arctic Village, it's 19:02 in Sao Paulo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Arctic Village (ARC) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Arctic Village Airport (ARC) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.