BSB to GRU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 854 km (531 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (GRU to BSB).
How far is it from Brasília to São Paulo?
The great-circle distance between Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 854 km (531 mi, 461 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BSB to GRU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GRU is roughly south of BSB.
How is the BSB to GRU route written in code?
The pair is written BSB-GRU in IATA codes and SBBR-SBGR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is BSB (SBBR), São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR).
| BSB | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBBR | SBGR |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Rank by connections | #168 | #71 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GRU sits 1,036 ft (316 m) lower than BSB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BSB to GRU
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD | Azul | AZU | - | Active |
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| O6 | Oceanair | ONE | Oceanair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Brasília from São Paulo?
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are 854 km (531 mi, 461 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BSB to GRU?
A typical nonstop flight between BSB and GRU takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GRU from BSB?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) lies roughly south of Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB).
Which airlines fly BSB to GRU?
4 airlines appear on the BSB-GRU route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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