GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,452 km
5,873 miles
RIL
Rifle
United States
Distance
9,452 km
5,873 mi / 5,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RIL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rifle Garfield County Airport
IATA Code GRU RIL
ICAO Code SBGR KRIL
City Sao Paulo Rifle
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,537 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 39.530000, -107.730000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 9,452 kilometers (5,873 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 03:28 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:28 in Rifle. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,078 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County 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 Rifle (RIL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 126° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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