The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 9,465 kilometers (5,881 miles / 5,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 07:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:57 in Rapid City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 130° (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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.