Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo
50m The flight from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) covers 336 km (209 miles) and takes approximately 50m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 258°, passing near 23.1° S, 44.9° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 37m | 1h 02m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 26m | 51m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 22m | 48m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 24m | 49m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| GIG | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | São Paulo |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| ICAO | SBGL | SBGR |
| Coordinates | -22.81, -43.2506 | -23.4313, -46.47 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 2,461 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to São Paulo?
A non-stop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 50m. The great-circle distance is 336 km (209 miles, 182 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 258°.
How far is Rio De Janeiro from São Paulo?
336 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 209 miles or 182 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between GIG and GRU?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 336 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Rio De Janeiro
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.