GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,018 km
6,225 miles
RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
10,018 km
6,225 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RVV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Raivavae Airport
IATA Code GRU RVV
ICAO Code SBGR NTAV
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -23.890000, -147.660000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Raivavae Airport (RVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia is 10,018 kilometers (6,225 miles / 5,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 16:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:25 in Raivavae Airport. With a 7-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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Raivavae Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Raivavae Airport (RVV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 116° (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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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