GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,724 km
4,799 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
7,724 km
4,799 mi / 4,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RCB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code GRU RCB
ICAO Code SBGR FARB
City Sao Paulo Richards Bay
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 7,724 kilometers (4,799 miles / 4,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 15:41 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:41 in Richards Bay. 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 2,350 feet between the two airports. Richards Bay Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 254° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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