BGQ
Big Lake
United States
12,986 km
8,069 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
12,986 km
8,069 mi / 7,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

BGQ GRU
Airport Name Big Lake Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BGQ GRU
ICAO Code PAGQ SBGR
City Big Lake Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 162 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 61.530000, -149.810000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Big Lake (BGQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,986 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 20:10 in Big Lake, it's 02:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,297 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Big Lake Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Big Lake (BGQ) follows a heading of 329° (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 Big Lake Airport (BGQ) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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