Distance From Colombo Ratmalana Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, RML - GRU Distance

The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 8703 miles or 14006 kilometers or 7558 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Colombo ( Sri Lanka ) to São Paulo ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and São Paulo takes around 20 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil is 20 hours 0 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RML - GRU

Kilometers		14006 km
Statute Miles		8703 miles
Nautical Miles		7558 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 0 minutes

Colombo Ratmalana Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport Flight Route Map - RML to GRU Flight Path

Location of Colombo Ratmalana Airport & Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colombo to São Paulo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Colombo, Sri Lanka and São Paulo, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RML - GRU

Time difference between Colombo (Sri Lanka) and São Paulo (Brazil) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
São Paulo time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes behind Colombo.

Location	Local Time
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-23, 17:30:36 +0530
São Paulo (Brazil)	2026-03-23, 09:00:36 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML / VCCC) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Destination

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU / SBGR) São Paulo, Brazil