GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,128 km
6,293 miles
YYQ
Churchill
Canada
Distance
10,128 km
6,293 mi / 5,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YYQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Churchill Airport
IATA Code GRU YYQ
ICAO Code SBGR CYYQ
City Sao Paulo Churchill
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 2,459 ft 94 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 58.740000, -94.060000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Churchill (YYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Churchill Airport (YYQ) in Churchill, Canada is 10,128 kilometers (6,293 miles / 5,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 02:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:08 in Churchill. 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 2,365 feet between the two airports. Churchill Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Churchill (YYQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 137° (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 Churchill Airport (YYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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