GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,284 km
7,633 miles
RKT
Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
12,284 km
7,633 mi / 6,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
70°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU RKT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
IATA Code GRU RKT
ICAO Code SBGR OMRK
City Sao Paulo Ras Al Khaimah
Country Brazil United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Dubai
Elevation 2,459 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.610000, 55.940000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates is 12,284 kilometers (7,633 miles / 6,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:29 in Ras Al Khaimah. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,357 feet between the two airports. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 253° (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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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