Ilhéus to Guarulhos flights
Guarulhos lies 1,244 km (773 mi) south-west of Ilhéus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ilhéus | Guarulhos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 189,149 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 774 m (2,539 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Bahia) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | IOS, 2 km out | GRU, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 45650-000 | 07000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ilhéus
Ilhéus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,174 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Guarulhos
Guarulhos is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, 22 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 80 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 22 km (14 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 80 km (50 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (regional) | SJK | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,780 ft | 2,120 ft |
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Staying in Guarulhos
Our booking partner lists 195 places to stay in Guarulhos. Of the 108 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (51), and 3 are five-star. Across 72 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 121,118 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guarulhos from Ilhéus?
1,244 km (773 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ilhéus.
How long does it take to get from Ilhéus to Guarulhos by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ilhéus and Guarulhos?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ilhéus to Guarulhos flights?
Typically Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU); Guarulhos also has CGH, VCP, SJK.
Where can I stay in Guarulhos?
Our booking partner lists 195 places to stay in Guarulhos, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.