Saudi Arabia
BrazilRiyadh (RUH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) shipping route.
11,949 km by air, about 15 h 42 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Riyadh (RUH) and Sao Paulo (GRU)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Riyadh (RUH)AirSao Paulo (GRU)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 11,949 km (7,425 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,380 km |
| Flight time | 15 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Riyadh (RUH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from King Khalid International Airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is 11,949 km (6,452 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 11,380 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 15 h 42 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for RUH to GRU this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Riyadh to Sao Paulo saves money. The shipment crosses from Saudi Arabia into Brazil, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Riyadh (RUH) in this directory, Sao Paulo (GRU) is the 52nd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Riyadh: Cincinnati (11,852 km), Chicago (11,794 km) and Toronto (11,158 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Sao Paulo (GRU)?
11,949 km along the flight path (11,380 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Riyadh (RUH) to Sao Paulo (GRU)?
About 15 h 42 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sao Paulo (GRU) to Riyadh (RUH) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.