Airport Comparison
| APQ | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Arapiraca Airport | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport |
| IATA Code | APQ | GRU |
| ICAO Code | SNAL | SBGR |
| City | Arapiraca | Sao Paulo |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Maceio | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 886 ft | 2,459 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.780000, -36.630000 | -23.440000, -46.470000 |
Arapiraca (APQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 1,844 kilometers (1,146 miles / 996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Arapiraca, it's 04:38 in Sao Paulo.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,573 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Arapiraca Airport.
The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.