GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
343 km
213 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
343 km
213 mi / 185 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU SDU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code GRU SDU
ICAO Code SBGR SBRJ
City Sao Paulo Rio De Janeiro
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,459 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 343 kilometers (213 miles / 185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:34 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,448 feet between the two airports. Santos Dumont Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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