São Paulo to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
2h 34m The flight from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) covers 1,723 km (1,070 miles) and takes approximately 2h 34m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 220°, passing near 29.3° S, 52.2° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 3h 08m | 3h 33m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 13m | 2h 38m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 55m | 2h 20m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 02m | 2h 27m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| GRU | EZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini |
| City | São Paulo | Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) |
| Country | Brazil | Argentina |
| ICAO | SBGR | SAEZ |
| Coordinates | -23.4313, -46.47 | -34.8222, -58.5358 |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 67 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from São Paulo to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)?
A non-stop flight from São Paulo (GRU) to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) takes about 2h 34m. The great-circle distance is 1,723 km (1,070 miles, 930 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 220°.
How far is São Paulo from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)?
1,723 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,070 miles or 930 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between GRU and EZE?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,723 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from São Paulo
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.