CCS to GRU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 4,394 km (2,730 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (GRU to CCS).
How far is it from Maiquetía to São Paulo?
The great-circle distance between Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 4,394 km (2,730 mi, 2,372 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 CCS to GRU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GRU is roughly southeast of CCS.
How is the CCS to GRU route written in code?
The pair is written CCS-GRU in IATA codes and SVMI-SBGR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport is CCS (SVMI), São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR).
| CCS | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| ICAO code | SVMI | SBGR |
| Country | Venezuela | Brazil |
| Elevation | 234 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Rank by connections | #182 | #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 2,227 ft (679 m) higher than CCS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CCS to GRU
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | 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 Maiquetía from São Paulo?
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are 4,394 km (2,730 mi, 2,372 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CCS to GRU?
A typical nonstop flight between CCS and GRU takes about 6h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GRU from CCS?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) lies roughly southeast of Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
Which airlines fly CCS to GRU?
2 airlines appear on the CCS-GRU route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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