Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R 74° / 254° true |
12,139 ft3,700 m | 148 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
| 10R/28L 74° / 254° true |
9,843 ft3,000 m | 148 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 23.4°S, 46.5°W (-23.4313, -46.47) |
|---|---|
| Region | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Time zone | America/Sao_Paulo: UTC−3 all year (no daylight saving time) |
| Official site | www.gru.com.br/ |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From GRU | To GRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City MEX | 7,433 km4,619 mi | 9 h 40 min | 9 h 20 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 7,439 km4,622 mi | 8 h 55 min | 10 h 15 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 7,510 km4,667 mi | 9 h 45 min | 9 h 25 min |
| New York JFK | 7,664 km4,762 mi | 9 h 55 min | 9 h 35 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 8,193 km5,091 mi | 10 h 35 min | 10 h 10 min |
| Chicago ORD | 8,428 km5,237 mi | 10 h 50 min | 10 h 25 min |
| Paris CDG | 9,405 km5,844 mi | 11 h 25 min | 12 h 05 min |
| London LHR | 9,460 km5,878 mi | 11 h 30 min | 12 h 05 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 9,796 km6,087 mi | 11 h 50 min | 12 h 35 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 9,919 km6,163 mi | 12 h 40 min | 12 h |
| Istanbul IST | 10,557 km6,560 mi | 12 h 40 min | 13 h 30 min |
| Doha DOH | 11,858 km7,368 mi | 14 h 10 min | 14 h 55 min |
| Dubai DXB | 12,217 km7,591 mi | 14 h 35 min | 15 h 20 min |
| Sydney SYD | 13,368 km8,306 mi | 16 h 40 min | 15 h 50 min |
| Delhi DEL | 14,396 km8,945 mi | 16 h 55 min | 18 h |
| Singapore SIN | 15,995 km9,939 mi | 18 h 05 min | 20 h 35 min |
| Beijing PEK | 17,577 km10,922 mi | 20 h 05 min | 22 h 10 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 18,003 km11,187 mi | 20 h 55 min | 22 h 10 min |
| Tokyo HND | 18,539 km11,519 mi | 22 h 45 min | 21 h 30 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| São Paulo CGH Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | 29 km18 mi SW |
| São José Dos Campos SJK Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport | 66 km41 mi ENE |
| Campinas VCP Viracopos International Airport | 83 km51 mi NW |
| Araraquara AQA Araraquara Airport | 248 km154 mi NW |
| Ribeirão Preto RAO Leite Lopes Airport | 289 km179 mi NNW |
| Bauru JTC Bauru/Arealva–Moussa Nakhal Tobias State Airport | 302 km187 mi WNW |
| Rio de Janeiro GIG Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | 336 km209 mi E |
| Rio de Janeiro SDU Santos Dumont Airport | 343 km213 mi E |
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Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | SAO PAULO APP | 119.800 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | ATIS | 127.750 |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.000 |
| Ground | GUARULHOS GROUND | 121.700 |
| ILS | RWY 10L - IUC | 110.700 |
| ILS | RWY 28L - IBC | 111.100 |
| ILS | RWY 10R - IGH | 111.700 |
| ILS | RWY 28R - IGS | 111.900 |
| OPS | SAO PAULO OPS | 122.500 |
| Tower | GUARULHOS TWR | 132.750 |
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