GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,842 km
7,358 miles
KTN
Ketchikan
United States
Distance
11,842 km
7,358 mi / 6,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU KTN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ketchikan International Airport
IATA Code GRU KTN
ICAO Code SBGR PAKT
City Sao Paulo Ketchikan
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 55.350000, -131.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ketchikan (KTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) in Ketchikan, United States is 11,842 kilometers (7,358 miles / 6,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 03:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:22 in Ketchikan. 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 2,367 feet between the two airports. Ketchikan International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ketchikan (KTN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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