GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,083 km
5,023 miles
RND
Universal City
United States
Distance
8,083 km
5,023 mi / 4,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RND
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Randolph Afb Airport
IATA Code GRU RND
ICAO Code SBGR KRND
City Sao Paulo Universal City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 761 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 29.530000, -98.280000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Universal City (RND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Randolph Afb Airport (RND) in Universal City, United States is 8,083 kilometers (5,023 miles / 4,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 18:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:07 in Universal City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,698 feet between the two airports. Randolph Afb Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Universal City (RND) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 131° (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 Randolph Afb Airport (RND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.