GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,456 km
6,497 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
10,456 km
6,497 mi / 5,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YLJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code GRU YLJ
ICAO Code SBGR CYLJ
City Sao Paulo Meadow Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Regina
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 54.130000, -108.520000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 10,456 kilometers (6,497 miles / 5,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 08:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:23 in Meadow Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 126° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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