GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,076 km
5,018 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
8,076 km
5,018 mi / 4,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RID
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU RID
ICAO Code SBGR KRID
City Sao Paulo Richmond
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 39.760000, -84.840000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 8,076 kilometers (5,018 miles / 4,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 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 17:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:06 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,319 feet between the two airports. Richmond Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (RID) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 143° (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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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