CWB to GRU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 360 km (223 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (GRU to CWB).
How far is it from Curitiba to São Paulo?
The great-circle distance between Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 360 km (223 mi, 194 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 CWB to GRU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GRU is roughly northeast of CWB.
How is the CWB to GRU route written in code?
The pair is written CWB-GRU in IATA codes and SBCT-SBGR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport is CWB (SBCT), São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR).
| CWB | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBCT | SBGR |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,988 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Rank by connections | #353 | #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 527 ft (161 m) lower than CWB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CWB 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: LH.
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 Curitiba from São Paulo?
Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are 360 km (223 mi, 194 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CWB to GRU?
A typical nonstop flight between CWB and GRU takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GRU from CWB?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) lies roughly northeast of Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB).
Which airlines fly CWB to GRU?
3 airlines appear on the CWB-GRU route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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