GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
4,838 km
3,006 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
4,838 km
3,006 mi / 2,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RCH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code GRU RCH
ICAO Code SBGR SKRH
City Sao Paulo Riohacha
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 2,459 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 11.530000, -72.930000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 4,838 kilometers (3,006 miles / 2,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:34 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:34 in Riohacha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,416 feet between the two airports. Almirante Padilla Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Riohacha (RCH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 144° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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