GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,981 km
8,687 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
13,981 km
8,687 mi / 7,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU KQA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code GRU KQA
ICAO Code SBGR PAUT
City Sao Paulo Akutan
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 2,459 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 54.140000, -165.600000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 13,981 kilometers (8,687 miles / 7,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United States. 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 02:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:50 in Akutan. 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 2,330 feet between the two airports. Akutan Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Akutan (KQA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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