Buenos Aires to São João de Meriti flights
São João de Meriti lies 1,962 km (1,219 mi) north-east of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 16 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.
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| Buenos Aires | São João de Meriti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Brazil |
| Population | 2.9 million | 466,536 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | AEP, 7 km out | GIG, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in São João de Meriti
Crossing from Argentina into Brazil: money changes from the Peso to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,710 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE, 27 km).
Arriving in São João de Meriti
São João de Meriti is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 25 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 12 km (7 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 25 km (16 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
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Staying in São João de Meriti
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Common questions
How far is São João de Meriti from Buenos Aires?
1,962 km (1,219 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Buenos Aires.
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to São João de Meriti by air?
About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and São João de Meriti?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Buenos Aires to São João de Meriti flights?
Typically Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG); São João de Meriti also has SDU.
What currency do I need in São João de Meriti?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in São João de Meriti?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in São João de Meriti, 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.