CNF to GRU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 495 km (308 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (GRU to CNF).
How far is it from Belo Horizonte to São Paulo?
The great-circle distance between Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 495 km (308 mi, 267 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 CNF to GRU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GRU is roughly southwest of CNF.
How is the CNF to GRU route written in code?
The pair is written CNF-GRU in IATA codes and SBCF-SBGR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Tancredo Neves International Airport is CNF (SBCF), São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR).
| CNF | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tancredo Neves International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBCF | SBGR |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,721 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Rank by connections | #289 | #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 260 ft (79 m) lower than CNF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CNF to GRU
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL.
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 Belo Horizonte from São Paulo?
Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are 495 km (308 mi, 267 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CNF to GRU?
A typical nonstop flight between CNF and GRU takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GRU from CNF?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) lies roughly southwest of Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
Which airlines fly CNF to GRU?
3 airlines appear on the CNF-GRU route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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