GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
4,943 km
3,072 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
4,943 km
3,072 mi / 2,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RAI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code GRU RAI
ICAO Code SBGR GVNP
City Sao Paulo Praia
Country Brazil Cape Verde
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 2,459 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 14.920000, -23.490000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 4,943 kilometers (3,072 miles / 2,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Cape Verde. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:20 in Praia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,229 feet between the two airports. Praia International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Praia (RAI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 211° (south southwest). 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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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