GRU to MAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) is 2,697 km (1,676 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MAO to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Manaus?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) is 2,697 km (1,676 mi, 1,456 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 MAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAO is roughly northwest of GRU.
How is the GRU to MAO route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-MAO in IATA codes and SBGR-SBEG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Eduardo Gomes International Airport is MAO (SBEG).
| GRU | MAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Eduardo Gomes International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | SBEG |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 264 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #442 |
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.
MAO sits 2,197 ft (670 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to MAO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, 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 São Paulo from Manaus?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) are 2,697 km (1,676 mi, 1,456 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to MAO?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and MAO takes about 3h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAO from GRU?
Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) lies roughly northwest of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to MAO?
2 airlines appear on the GRU-MAO route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
Related routes
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