CKU
Cordova
United States
12,762 km
7,930 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
12,762 km
7,930 mi / 6,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
94°
east

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CKU GRU
Airport Name Cordova Municipal Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CKU GRU
ICAO Code KCKU SBGR
City Cordova Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 59 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 60.540000, -145.730000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Cordova (CKU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) in Cordova, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,762 kilometers (7,930 miles / 6,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 22:19 in Cordova, it's 04:19 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 2,400 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Cordova Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cordova (CKU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) 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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