GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,843 km
6,116 miles
RAL
Riverside
United States
Distance
9,843 km
6,116 mi / 5,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RAL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Riverside Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU RAL
ICAO Code SBGR KRAL
City Sao Paulo Riverside
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 819 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.950000, -117.450000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Riverside (RAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) in Riverside, United States is 9,843 kilometers (6,116 miles / 5,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 United States. 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 06:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:20 in Riverside. 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 1,640 feet between the two airports. Riverside Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RAL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 120° (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 Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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