Airport Comparison
| GRU | QNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Canoas Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | QNS |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | SBCO |
| City | Sao Paulo | Porto Alegre |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 26 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -29.950000, -51.140000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 860 kilometers (534 miles / 464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 07:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:20 in Porto Alegre.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,433 feet between the two airports. Canoas Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Porto Alegre (QNS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.