GRU to MCZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) is 1,919 km (1,193 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MCZ to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Maceió?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) is 1,919 km (1,193 mi, 1,036 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 MCZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCZ is roughly northeast of GRU.
How is the GRU to MCZ route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-MCZ in IATA codes and SBGR-SBMO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is MCZ (SBMO).
| GRU | MCZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | SBMO |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 387 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #782 |
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.
MCZ sits 2,074 ft (632 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to MCZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| O6 | Oceanair | ONE | Oceanair | 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 São Paulo from Maceió?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) are 1,919 km (1,193 mi, 1,036 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to MCZ?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and MCZ takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCZ from GRU?
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) lies roughly northeast of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to MCZ?
3 airlines appear on the GRU-MCZ route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Oceanair.
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