GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,360 km
7,059 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
11,360 km
7,059 mi / 6,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YAL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code GRU YAL
ICAO Code SBGR CYAL
City Sao Paulo Alert Bay
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,459 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 50.580000, -126.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 11,360 kilometers (7,059 miles / 6,134 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 03:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:39 in Alert Bay. 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 2,219 feet between the two airports. Alert Bay Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Alert Bay (YAL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 112° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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