GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,914 km
8,025 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
12,914 km
8,025 mi / 6,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WCR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code GRU WCR
ICAO Code SBGR PALR
City Sao Paulo Chandalar Lake
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 67.500000, -148.480000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 12,914 kilometers (8,025 miles / 6,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 06:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:26 in Chandalar Lake. 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.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 88° (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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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