GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,068 km
6,877 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
11,068 km
6,877 mi / 5,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RIX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GRU RIX
ICAO Code SBGR EVRA
City Sao Paulo Riga
Country Brazil Latvia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Riga
Elevation 2,459 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 56.920000, 23.970000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 11,068 kilometers (6,877 miles / 5,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:54 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:54 in Riga. 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 2,423 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 241° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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