# Distance from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ)

> 287 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 287 km / 178 mi / 155 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 79° (east)
- **Return heading**: 258° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Brazil)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:15 in Rio De Janeiro)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,449 ft (SNZ is lower than GRU)

## Airports

### [Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/gru-sao-paulo-guarulhos-governador-andre-franco-montoro-international-airport/1ef266df-9494-6840-af41-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sao Paulo, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGR
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -23.440000, -46.470000
- Elevation: 2,459 ft

### [Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/snz-rio-de-janeiro-santa-cruz-airport/1ef266df-9593-69da-b3bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBSC
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.930000, -43.720000
- Elevation: 10 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/gru-sao-paulo-guarulhos-governador-andre-franco-montoro-international-airport/1ef266df-9494-6840-af41-06bb2780ed98)
- [Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/snz-rio-de-janeiro-santa-cruz-airport/1ef266df-9593-69da-b3bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)