GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,369 km
6,443 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
10,369 km
6,443 mi / 5,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RHV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code GRU RHV
ICAO Code SBGR KRHV
City Sao Paulo San Jose
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.330000, -121.820000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 10,369 kilometers (6,443 miles / 5,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 10:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:18 in San Jose. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,324 feet between the two airports. Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (RHV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 117° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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