GRU to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 8,378 km (5,206 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 8,378 km (5,206 mi, 4,524 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 GRU to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly northeast of GRU.
How is the GRU to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-MAD in IATA codes and SBGR-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| GRU | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | LEMD |
| Country | Brazil | Spain |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #24 |
SBGR starts with S, the ICAO prefix for South America; LEMD starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAD sits 463 ft (141 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to MAD
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| IB | Iberia Airlines | IBE | Iberia | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| UX | Air Europa | AEA | Europa | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LA.
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 São Paulo from Madrid?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 8,378 km (5,206 mi, 4,524 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and MAD takes about 11h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from GRU?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly northeast of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to MAD?
4 airlines appear on the GRU-MAD route in the open dataset, including Air China, Iberia Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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