GRU to SSA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) is 1,452 km (902 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SSA to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Salvador?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) is 1,452 km (902 mi, 784 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 SSA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SSA is roughly northeast of GRU.
How is the GRU to SSA route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-SSA in IATA codes and SBGR-SBSV in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is SSA (SBSV).
| GRU | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | SBSV |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 64 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #280 |
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.
SSA sits 2,397 ft (731 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to SSA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD | Azul | AZU | - | Active |
| 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 Salvador?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) are 1,452 km (902 mi, 784 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to SSA?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and SSA takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SSA from GRU?
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) lies roughly northeast of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to SSA?
4 airlines appear on the GRU-SSA route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
Related routes
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