Guarulhos to Niterói flights
Niterói lies 356 km (221 mi) east of Guarulhos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Guarulhos | Niterói | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.3 million | 515,317 |
| Elevation | 774 m (2,539 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | GRU, 7 km out | SDU, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 07000-000 | 24000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Niterói
Niterói is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 17 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 7 km (4 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
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Staying in Niterói
Our booking partner lists 233 places to stay in Niterói. Of the 103 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (56), and 1 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 11,448 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Niterói from Guarulhos?
356 km (221 mi) in a straight line, east of Guarulhos.
How long does it take to get from Guarulhos to Niterói by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guarulhos and Niterói?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guarulhos to Niterói flights?
Typically São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU); Niterói also has GIG.
Where can I stay in Niterói?
Our booking partner lists 233 places to stay in Niterói, 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.