GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,835 km
5,490 miles
RST
Rochester
United States
Distance
8,835 km
5,490 mi / 4,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RST
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rochester International Airport
IATA Code GRU RST
ICAO Code SBGR KRST
City Sao Paulo Rochester
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 43.910000, -92.500000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rochester (RST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, United States is 8,835 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 13:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:42 in Rochester. 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 1,142 feet between the two airports. Rochester International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RST) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 138° (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 Rochester International Airport (RST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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