GRU to MVD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) is 1,570 km (975 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MVD to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Ciudad de la Costa?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) is 1,570 km (975 mi, 848 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 MVD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MVD is roughly southwest of GRU.
How is the GRU to MVD route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-MVD in IATA codes and SBGR-SUMU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport is MVD (SUMU).
| GRU | MVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | SUMU |
| Country | Brazil | Uruguay |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 105 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #542 |
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.
MVD sits 2,356 ft (718 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to MVD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5Q | BQB Lineas Aereas | - | - | Active |
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| PZ | TAM Mercosur | LAP | Paraguaya | 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 Ciudad de la Costa?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) are 1,570 km (975 mi, 848 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to MVD?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and MVD takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MVD from GRU?
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) lies roughly southwest of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to MVD?
4 airlines appear on the GRU-MVD route in the open dataset, including BQB Lineas Aereas, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
Related routes
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