GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,524 km
5,297 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
8,524 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU RHG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code GRU RHG
ICAO Code SBGR HRYU
City Sao Paulo Ruhengeri
Country Brazil Rwanda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 8,524 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Rwanda. 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 22:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:33 in Ruhengeri. 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 3,643 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (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 Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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