GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
337 km
209 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
337 km
209 mi / 182 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GRU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GIG GRU
ICAO Code SBGL SBGR
City Rio De Janeiro Sao Paulo
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 28 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 337 kilometers (209 miles / 182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:08 in Sao Paulo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,431 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.