Airport Comparison
| GRU | YWG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | YWG |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | CYWG |
| City | Sao Paulo | Winnipeg |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Winnipeg |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 783 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 49.910000, -97.240000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Winnipeg (YWG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Winnipeg, Canada is 9,565 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.
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 03:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:09 in Winnipeg. 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 1,676 feet between the two airports. Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Winnipeg (YWG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 135° (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 Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.