GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,504 km
8,391 miles
RDB
Red Dog
United States
Distance
13,504 km
8,391 mi / 7,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RDB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Red Dog Airport
IATA Code GRU RDB
ICAO Code SBGR PADG
City Sao Paulo Red Dog
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 2,459 ft 969 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 68.030000, -162.900000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Red Dog (RDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Red Dog Airport (RDB) in Red Dog, United States is 13,504 kilometers (8,391 miles / 7,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 10:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:22 in Red Dog. With a 6-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 1,490 feet between the two airports. Red Dog Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Red Dog (RDB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). 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 Red Dog Airport (RDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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