GRU
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport
Sao Paulo · BrazilICAO SBGR
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is an airport serving Sao Paulo, Brazil, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 23° 26' 8.0" S, 46° 28' 23.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,459 feet (750 meters) above sea level. With 92 direct destinations served by 45 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Sao_Paulo (GMT-3).
Destinations
92
Airlines
45
Elevation ft
2,459/ 750m
America/Sao Paulo
GMT-3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
GRU
ICAO Code
SBGR
City
Sao Paulo
Country
Brazil
Elevation
2,459 ft
Local Time
01:28 PM (GMT-3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-23.4356°
Longitude:-46.4731°
Popular Routes from GRU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EZE | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 1,069 mi | 2h 41m | medium-haul | 268 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 4,745 mi | 9h 49m | long-haul | 1145 kg | View |
| MAD | Madrid, Spain | 5,191 mi | 10h 40m | long-haul | 1253 kg | View |
| MVD | Montevideo, Uruguay | 974 mi | 2h 31m | medium-haul | 244 kg | View |
| BSB | Brasilia, Brazil | 529 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 217 kg | View |
| CGB | Cuiaba, Brazil | 825 mi | 2h 4m | short-haul | 339 kg | View |
| CWB | Curitiba, Brazil | 223 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 92 kg | View |
| GIG | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 210 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 86 kg | View |
| LIM | Lima, Peru | 2,160 mi | 4h 45m | medium-haul | 542 kg | View |
| POA | Porto Alegre, Brazil | 537 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 220 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GRU
45 active airlines serving Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Aerolineas Argentinas
ARArgentina
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air China
CAChina
Air Europa
UXSpain
Air France
AFFrance
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Astrakhan Airlines
OBRussia
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
Azul
ADBrazil
BQB Lineas Aereas
5QUruguay
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
City Connexion Airlines
G3Burundi
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3Brazil
Grupo TACA
TACosta Rica
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Marusya Airways
Y8Russia
Oceanair
O6Brazil
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Royal Air Maroc
ATMorocco
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Sky Airline
H2Chile
Sky Express
G3Greece
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
TAAG Angola Airlines
DTAngola
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
TAM Mercosur
PZParaguay
TAME
EQEcuador
TAP Portugal
TPPortugal
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congonhas Airport | CGH | Sao Paulo | Brazil | 28 km |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport | SJK | Sao Jose Dos Campos | Brazil | 67 km |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | Campinas | Brazil | 83 km |
| Araraquara Airport | AQA | Araracuara | Brazil | 248 km |
| Leite Lopes Airport | RAO | Ribeirao Preto | Brazil | 288 km |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | Rio De Janeiro | Brazil | 344 km |
| Bauru - Arealva Airport | JTC | Bauru | Brazil | 300 km |
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | Rio De Janeiro | Brazil | 337 km |
Other Airports in Brazil
Monte Dourado Airport
MEUAlmeirim
Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport
AFLAlta Floresta
Altamira Airport
ATMAltamira
Santa Maria Airport
AJUAracaju
Araçatuba Airport
ARUAracatuba
Araguaína Airport
AUXAraguaina
Araraquara Airport
AQAAraracuara
Romeu Zema Airport
AAXAraxa
Barcelos Airport
BAZBarcelos
Barreiras Airport
BRABarreiras
Bauru - Arealva Airport
JTCBauru
Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
BELBelem
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 23° 26' 8.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 46° 28' 23.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -23.435556
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -46.473057
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 01:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,459 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 750 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport?
The IATA code for Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU, and its ICAO code is SBGR. The airport is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
How many destinations can you fly to from GRU?
There are 92 direct destinations available from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
What airlines fly from GRU?
There are 45 airlines operating from GRU, including AeroMéxico, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, and more.
What timezone is Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport in?
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport?
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,459 feet (750 meters) above sea level.
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