GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,420 km
4,611 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
7,420 km
4,611 mi / 4,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RDU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code GRU RDU
ICAO Code SBGR KRDU
City Sao Paulo Raleigh/Durham
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,459 ft 435 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.880000, -78.790000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 7,420 kilometers (4,611 miles / 4,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 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 16:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:42 in Raleigh/Durham.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,024 feet between the two airports. Raleigh-Durham International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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