GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,425 km
5,856 miles
RDR
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
9,425 km
5,856 mi / 5,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RDR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Grand Forks Afb Airport
IATA Code GRU RDR
ICAO Code SBGR KRDR
City Sao Paulo Grand Forks
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 911 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 48.000000, -97.400000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Grand Forks (RDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) in Grand Forks, United States is 9,425 kilometers (5,856 miles / 5,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:41 in Grand Forks. 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 1,548 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Afb Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (RDR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 134° (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 Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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