GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,237 km
6,361 miles
RUN
St Denis
RE
Distance
10,237 km
6,361 mi / 5,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RUN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Roland Garros Airport
IATA Code GRU RUN
ICAO Code SBGR FMEE
City Sao Paulo St Denis
Country Brazil RE
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Reunion
Elevation 2,459 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -20.890000, 55.510000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to St Denis (RUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in St Denis, RE is 10,237 kilometers (6,361 miles / 5,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:59 in St Denis. 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 2,393 feet between the two airports. Roland Garros Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from St Denis (RUN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 244° (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 Roland Garros Airport (RUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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