Airport Comparison
| GRU | RIJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Juan Simons Vela Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | RIJ |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | SPJA |
| City | Sao Paulo | Rioja |
| Country | Brazil | Peru |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Lima |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 2,707 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -6.070000, -77.160000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 3,808 kilometers (2,366 miles / 2,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Brazil with Peru. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:59 in Rioja.
The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 124° (east 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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.