ET1242 Flight Status Ethiopian Airlines: Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo (ETH1242)

SDU Rio de Janeiro

Scheduled
19:00
Actual
20:09

Gate: 7

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC-3

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)

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GRU Sao Paulo

Scheduled
20:05
Estimated
20:59
Delay
54'

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC-3

Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

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Departed 11h 43m ago · was due to land 10h 53m ago, awaiting update 100%

SDU 20:09 GRU 20:59

343 km (213 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map SDU to GRU Map of the great-circle route from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Brazil to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil, 343 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. SDU GRU Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 343 km / 213 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:05 · Typical Duration: 00:50

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ET 1242 Flight Status & Schedule Ethiopian Airlines Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 13 SDU GRU 20:09 20:59 Delayed Track >
Nov 12 SDU GRU 19:01 19:55 Landed Track >
Nov 11 SDU GRU 19:06 19:59 Landed Track >
Nov 10 SDU GRU 19:49 20:38 Landed Late Track >
Nov 09 SDU GRU 19:04 20:04 Landed Track >
Nov 07 SDU GRU 18:04 18:51 Landed Track >
Nov 06 SDU GRU 18:58 19:43 Landed Track >
Nov 05 SDU GRU 18:55 19:41 Landed Track >
Nov 04 SDU GRU 19:06 19:55 Landed Track >
Nov 03 SDU GRU 18:58 19:48 Landed Track >

Ethiopian Airlines' Rio de Janeiro–Sao Paulo flight covers 343 km (213 mi) and runs five times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Its timetable allows 1 h 5 min; in practice it usually takes about 50 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 20:09, 1 h 9 min late, and is due in Sao Paulo at 20:59, 54 minutes late.

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About ET 1242

Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET1242 connects Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Sao Paulo, Brazil, taking off from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont SDU and landing at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport GRU.

Route
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont SDU to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport GRU
Distance
343 km (213 mi)
Typical flight time
50 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
On time
8 of the last 9
Average delay when late
33 min

Departing Brazil, this flight may be covered by Brazil's ANAC Resolution 400. Brazilian rules set no fixed amount, but passengers may be entitled to compensation for long delays and cancellations.

ET 1242 FAQ

How long is the ET1242 flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?
The timetable allows 1 h 5 min. Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is 343 km (213 mi).
How often is ET1242 from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo late?
1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 33 minutes on average.
When was the latest ET1242 flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?
The latest ET1242 was the 19:00 (local time) departure from Rio de Janeiro on 12 November 2026; it landed 10 minutes early.
Which days does ET1242 fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?
Five times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does ET1242 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does ET1242 have?
Also listed as ETH1242 (Ethiopian Airlines' ICAO code) and ET 1242.
Can I get compensation if ET1242 is delayed or cancelled?
Possibly: Brazil's ANAC Resolution 400 sets no fixed amount, but passengers may be entitled to compensation for long delays and cancellations. Departing Brazil, this flight may be covered by Brazil's ANAC Resolution 400.

ET1242 and Rio de Janeiro SDU to Sao Paulo GRU Flights

Flight ET1242 is a code-share Ethiopian Airlines flight of the Azul Brazilian Airlines operated AD6051.

Other flights departing from Rio de Janeiro SDU: AD6051, G31039

Other flights arriving at Sao Paulo GRU: LA8121, JJ8121, JJ8099, JJ3915

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