GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,450 km
6,493 miles
RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
10,450 km
6,493 mi / 5,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RGI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rangiroa Airport
IATA Code GRU RGI
ICAO Code SBGR NTTG
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,459 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -14.950000, -147.660000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia is 10,450 kilometers (6,493 miles / 5,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:06 in Rangiroa Airport. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,449 feet between the two airports. Rangiroa Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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