Flights Rome → Sao Paulo
FCO → GRU
How long is the flight from Rome to Sao Paulo?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) takes about 12h 13m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Rome, where the airport opened in 1947, to São Paulo, with its more recently established airport opening in 1985. The São Paulo airport serves a significant number of passengers annually, totaling 42,831,981, making it one of the busiest airports in South America.
The Rome (FCO) → Sao Paulo (GRU) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Sao Paulo the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Sao Paulo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) heads south-west for about 9,433 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 13m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Sao Paulo it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-GRU
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-GRU
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) takes about 12h 13m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: ITA Airways.
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The Rome-Sao Paulo route is about 9,433 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
