Maceió to João Pessoa flights
João Pessoa lies 299 km (186 mi) north of Maceió, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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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| Maceió | João Pessoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1 million | 817,511 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Maceio) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Nearest large airport | MCZ, 18 km out | JPA, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 57000-000 | 58000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Maceió
Maceió is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,537 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in João Pessoa
João Pessoa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,251 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,251 ft | 217 ft |
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Staying in João Pessoa
Our booking partner lists 1,901+ places to stay in João Pessoa (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 716 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (630), and 5 are five-star. Across 223 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 172,158 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is João Pessoa from Maceió?
299 km (186 mi) in a straight line, north of Maceió.
How long does it take to get from Maceió to João Pessoa by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maceió and João Pessoa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maceió to João Pessoa flights?
Typically Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA).
Where can I stay in João Pessoa?
Our booking partner lists 1,901+ places to stay in João Pessoa, 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 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.