GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,139 km
6,921 miles
XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
Distance
11,139 km
6,921 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU XQU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA Code GRU XQU
ICAO Code SBGR CAT4
City Sao Paulo Qualicum Beach
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,459 ft 191 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 49.340000, -124.390000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 11,139 kilometers (6,921 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Canada. 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 02:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:08 in Qualicum Beach. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,268 feet between the two airports. Qualicum Beach Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 114° (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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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