GRU to NAT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) is 2,296 km (1,426 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NAT to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Natal?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) is 2,296 km (1,426 mi, 1,240 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 NAT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NAT is roughly northeast of GRU.
How is the GRU to NAT route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-NAT in IATA codes and SBGR-SBSG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is NAT (SBSG).
| GRU | NAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | SBSG |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 273 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #683 |
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.
NAT sits 2,188 ft (667 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to NAT
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 Natal?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) are 2,296 km (1,426 mi, 1,240 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to NAT?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and NAT takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NAT from GRU?
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) lies roughly northeast of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to NAT?
3 airlines appear on the GRU-NAT route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Oceanair.
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