Nova Iguaçu to Araras flights
Araras lies 406 km (252 mi) west of Nova Iguaçu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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.
| Nova Iguaçu | Araras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 843,046 | 135,744 |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | GIG, 21 km out | VCP, 77 km out |
| Postal codes | 26000-000 | 13600-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nova Iguaçu
Nova Iguaçu 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), 21 km (13 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, 34 km).
Arriving in Araras
Araras is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viracopos International Airport (VCP), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Araraquara Airport (AQA, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 77 km (48 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Araraquara Airport (regional) | AQA | 98 km (61 mi) | 5,907 ft | 2,334 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Araras from Nova Iguaçu?
406 km (252 mi) in a straight line, west of Nova Iguaçu.
How long does it take to get from Nova Iguaçu to Araras by air?
About 1 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 Nova Iguaçu and Araras?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nova Iguaçu to Araras flights?
Typically Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Viracopos International Airport (VCP); Araras also has AQA.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.