GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,667 km
8,492 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
13,667 km
8,492 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PQS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code GRU PQS
ICAO Code SBGR K0AK
City Sao Paulo Pilot Station
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 2,459 ft 473 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 61.960000, -162.940000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 13,667 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 19:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:16 in Pilot Station. 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 1,986 feet between the two airports. Pilot Station Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Pilot Station (PQS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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