GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,312 km
6,408 miles
JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
Distance
10,312 km
6,408 mi / 5,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

GRU JAV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ilulissat Airport
IATA Code GRU JAV
ICAO Code SBGR BGJN
City Sao Paulo Ilulissat
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nuuk
Elevation 2,459 ft 95 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 69.240000, -51.060000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ilulissat (JAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 10,312 kilometers (6,408 miles / 5,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Greenland. 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 20:53 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:53 in Ilulissat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,364 feet between the two airports. Ilulissat Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ilulissat (JAV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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