Airport Comparison
| GRU | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | RUH |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | OERK |
| City | Sao Paulo | Riyadh |
| Country | Brazil | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,381 kilometers (7,072 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.
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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:07 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.