GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,253 km
5,128 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
8,253 km
5,128 mi / 4,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RFA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code GRU RFA
ICAO Code SBGR FEGR
City Sao Paulo Rafai
Country Brazil Central African Republic
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Bangui
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 4.990000, 23.930000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 8,253 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 10:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:32 in Rafai. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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