GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,418 km
5,852 miles
REG
Reggio Calabria
Italy
Distance
9,418 km
5,852 mi / 5,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU REG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Reggio Calabria Airport
IATA Code GRU REG
ICAO Code SBGR LICR
City Sao Paulo Reggio Calabria
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 2,459 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.070000, 15.650000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Reggio Calabria (REG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) in Reggio Calabria, Italy is 9,418 kilometers (5,852 miles / 5,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:07 in Reggio Calabria. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,363 feet between the two airports. Reggio Calabria Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 235° (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 Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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