Rio Claro to Guarulhos flights
Guarulhos lies 157 km (98 mi) south-east of Rio Claro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
| Rio Claro | Guarulhos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 201,418 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 617 m (2,024 ft) | 774 m (2,539 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | VCP, 79 km out | GRU, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 13500-000–27460-000 | 07000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio Claro
Rio Claro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viracopos International Airport (VCP), 79 km (49 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Araraquara Airport (AQA, 89 km).
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 Rio Claro?
157 km (98 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rio Claro.
How long does it take to get from Rio Claro to Guarulhos by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio Claro and Guarulhos?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio Claro to Guarulhos flights?
Typically Viracopos International Airport (VCP) 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
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.