GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,607 km
7,213 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
11,607 km
7,213 mi / 6,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU ZQN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code GRU ZQN
ICAO Code SBGR NZQN
City Sao Paulo Queenstown
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 11,607 kilometers (7,213 miles / 6,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:38 in Queenstown. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,288 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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