GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,495 km
5,900 miles
RCS
Rochester
United Kingdom
Distance
9,495 km
5,900 mi / 5,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU RCS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rochester Airport
IATA Code GRU RCS
ICAO Code SBGR EGTO
City Sao Paulo Rochester
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 2,459 ft 436 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 51.350000, 0.500000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rochester (RCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rochester Airport (RCS) in Rochester, United Kingdom is 9,495 kilometers (5,900 miles / 5,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:27 in Rochester. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,023 feet between the two airports. Rochester Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RCS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 222° (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 Rochester Airport (RCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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