GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,631 km
5,985 miles
ZSJ
Sandy Lake
Canada
Distance
9,631 km
5,985 mi / 5,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU ZSJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sandy Lake Airport
IATA Code GRU ZSJ
ICAO Code SBGR CZSJ
City Sao Paulo Sandy Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 2,459 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 53.060000, -93.340000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sandy Lake (ZSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) in Sandy Lake, Canada is 9,631 kilometers (5,985 miles / 5,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 18:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:15 in Sandy Lake. 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 1,508 feet between the two airports. Sandy Lake Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 138° (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 Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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