GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,947 km
8,045 miles
PAQ
Palmer
United States
Distance
12,947 km
8,045 mi / 6,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PAQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU PAQ
ICAO Code SBGR PAAQ
City Sao Paulo Palmer
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 249 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 61.590000, -149.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Palmer (PAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) in Palmer, United States is 12,947 kilometers (8,045 miles / 6,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 06:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:17 in Palmer. 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 2,210 feet between the two airports. Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Palmer (PAQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 91° (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 Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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