CLT to GRU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 7,464 km (4,638 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 50m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (GRU to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to São Paulo?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 7,464 km (4,638 mi, 4,030 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 CLT to GRU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GRU is roughly southeast of CLT.
How is the CLT to GRU route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-GRU in IATA codes and KCLT-SBGR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR).
| CLT | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | SBGR |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #71 |
KCLT starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; SBGR starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GRU sits 1,713 ft (522 m) higher than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Charlotte from São Paulo?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are 7,464 km (4,638 mi, 4,030 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to GRU?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and GRU takes about 9h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GRU from CLT?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) lies roughly southeast of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to GRU?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-GRU route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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