Airport Comparison
| GRU | RNL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Rennell/Tingoa Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | RNL |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | AGGR |
| City | Sao Paulo | Rennell Island |
| Country | Brazil | Solomon Islands |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -11.530000, 160.060000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rennell Island (RNL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) in Rennell Island, Solomon Islands is 15,173 kilometers (9,428 miles / 8,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.
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 Solomon Islands. 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 15:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:10 in Rennell Island. With a 14-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Rennell/Tingoa Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Rennell Island (RNL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 144° (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 Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.