Curitiba to Nilópolis flights
Nilópolis lies 662 km (411 mi) north-east of Curitiba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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.
| Curitiba | Nilópolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.9 million | 155,500 |
| Elevation | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CWB, 15 km out | GIG, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 80000-000 | 26500-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Curitiba
Curitiba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,277 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ponta Grossa Airport - Comandante Antonio Amilton Beraldo (PGZ, 92 km).
Arriving in Nilópolis
Nilópolis 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), 17 km (11 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, 28 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 28 km (17 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nilópolis from Curitiba?
662 km (411 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Curitiba.
How long does it take to get from Curitiba to Nilópolis by air?
About 1 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Curitiba and Nilópolis?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Curitiba to Nilópolis flights?
Typically Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG); Nilópolis also has SDU.
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.