Airport Comparison
| GRU | RBR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Placido de Castro Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | RBR |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | SBRB |
| City | Sao Paulo | Rio Branco |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Rio_Branco |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 633 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -9.870000, -67.900000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio Branco (RBR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil is 2,730 kilometers (1,696 miles / 1,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.
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 a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 16:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:42 in Rio Branco.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,826 feet between the two airports. Placido de Castro Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Rio Branco (RBR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). 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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.