GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,030 km
6,854 miles
YWH
Victoria
Canada
Distance
11,030 km
6,854 mi / 5,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YWH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base)
IATA Code GRU YWH
ICAO Code SBGR CYWH
City Sao Paulo Victoria
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 48.420000, -123.390000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Victoria (YWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) in Victoria, Canada is 11,030 kilometers (6,854 miles / 5,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 06:53 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:53 in Victoria. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria (YWH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 115° (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 Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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