GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,732 km
6,047 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
9,732 km
6,047 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RTM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code GRU RTM
ICAO Code SBGR EHRD
City Sao Paulo Rotterdam
Country Brazil Netherlands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 2,459 ft -15 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 51.960000, 4.440000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 9,732 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Netherlands. 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 22:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:22 in Rotterdam. 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 2,474 feet between the two airports. Rotterdam Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rotterdam (RTM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 225° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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