GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
2,126 km
1,321 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
2,126 km
1,321 mi / 1,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU IRJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code GRU IRJ
ICAO Code SBGR SANL
City Sao Paulo La Rioja
Country Brazil Argentina
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 2,126 kilometers (1,321 miles / 1,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Argentina. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:42 in La Rioja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,022 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 77° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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