The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 11,219 kilometers (6,971 miles / 6,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 18:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:32 in Thule.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,208 feet between the two airports. Thule Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.