Nova Friburgo to Sorocaba flights
Sorocaba lies 523 km (325 mi) west of Nova Friburgo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 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.
| Nova Friburgo | Sorocaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 189,939 | 762,172 |
| Elevation | 858 m (2,815 ft) | 602 m (1,975 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | GIG, 94 km out | VCP, 64 km out |
| Postal codes | 28600-000 | 18000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nova Friburgo
Nova Friburgo 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), 94 km (58 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, 95 km).
Arriving in Sorocaba
Sorocaba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viracopos International Airport (VCP), 64 km (40 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 64 km (40 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 83 km (52 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
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Staying in Sorocaba
Our booking partner lists 128 places to stay in Sorocaba. Of the 66 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (37), and 1 are five-star. Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 31,435 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sorocaba from Nova Friburgo?
523 km (325 mi) in a straight line, west of Nova Friburgo.
How long does it take to get from Nova Friburgo to Sorocaba by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nova Friburgo and Sorocaba?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nova Friburgo to Sorocaba flights?
Typically Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Viracopos International Airport (VCP); Sorocaba also has CGH.
Where can I stay in Sorocaba?
Our booking partner lists 128 places to stay in Sorocaba, 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.