Airport Comparison
| GRU | RIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Rio Grande Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | RIG |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | SJRG |
| City | Sao Paulo | Rio Grande |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 27 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -32.080000, -52.160000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 1,111 kilometers (691 miles / 600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:19 in Rio Grande.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,432 feet between the two airports. Rio Grande Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.