GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
6,383 km
3,966 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
6,383 km
3,966 mi / 3,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VRE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code GRU VRE
ICAO Code SBGR FAVR
City Sao Paulo Vredendal
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 6,383 kilometers (3,966 miles / 3,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with South Africa. 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 15:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:58 in Vredendal. 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 2,129 feet between the two airports. Vredendal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Vredendal (VRE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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