CDG to GRU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 9,405 km (5,844 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 15m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (GRU to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to São Paulo?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 9,405 km (5,844 mi, 5,078 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 CDG to GRU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GRU is roughly southwest of CDG.
How is the CDG to GRU route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-GRU in IATA codes and LFPG-SBGR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR).
| CDG | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | SBGR |
| Country | France | Brazil |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #71 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; SBGR starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GRU sits 2,069 ft (631 m) higher than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | 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 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from São Paulo?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are 9,405 km (5,844 mi, 5,078 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to GRU?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and GRU takes about 12h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GRU from CDG?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) lies roughly southwest of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to GRU?
2 airlines appear on the CDG-GRU route in the open dataset, including Air France, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
Other routes from São Paulo (GRU):
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