GRU to RAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) is 289 km (179 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (RAO to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Ribeirão Preto?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) is 289 km (179 mi, 156 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 RAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RAO is roughly northwest of GRU.
How is the GRU to RAO route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-RAO in IATA codes and SBGR-SBRP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Leite Lopes Airport is RAO (SBRP).
| GRU | RAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Leite Lopes Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | SBRP |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 1,805 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #610 |
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.
RAO sits 656 ft (200 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to RAO
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| Y8 | Marusya Airways | MRS | Snowball | Active |
| 2Z | Changan Airlines | CGN | Changan | No longer operating |
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 Ribeirão Preto?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) are 289 km (179 mi, 156 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to RAO?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and RAO takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RAO from GRU?
Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) lies roughly northwest of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to RAO?
3 airlines appear on the GRU-RAO route in the open dataset, including TAM Brazilian Airlines, Marusya Airways, Changan Airlines.
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