Airport Comparison
| GRU | RIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Santa Maria Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | RIA |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | SBSM |
| City | Sao Paulo | Santa Maria |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 287 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -29.710000, -53.690000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 1,000 kilometers (622 miles / 540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 15:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:01 in Santa Maria.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,172 feet between the two airports. Santa Maria Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Santa Maria (RIA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.