GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,452 km
5,873 miles
YAC
Cat Lake
Canada
Distance
9,452 km
5,873 mi / 5,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YAC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Cat Lake Airport
IATA Code GRU YAC
ICAO Code SBGR CYAC
City Sao Paulo Cat Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,344 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 51.730000, -91.820000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cat Lake (YAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 9,452 kilometers (5,873 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 03:19 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:19 in Cat Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,115 feet between the two airports. Cat Lake Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Cat Lake (YAC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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