GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,824 km
6,104 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
9,824 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RIV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code GRU RIV
ICAO Code SBGR KRIV
City Sao Paulo Riverside
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.880000, -117.260000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 9,824 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 12:47 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:47 in Riverside. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 120° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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