Nova Iguaçu to Canoas flights
Canoas lies 1,107 km (688 mi) south-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 2 h 10 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 | Canoas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 843,046 | 328,291 |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | GIG, 21 km out | POA, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 26000-000 | 92000-000 |
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 Canoas
Canoas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | POA | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,499 ft | 11 ft |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (regional) | CXJ | 80 km (50 mi) | 5,479 ft | 2,472 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Canoas from Nova Iguaçu?
1,107 km (688 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nova Iguaçu.
How long does it take to get from Nova Iguaçu to Canoas by air?
About 2 h 10 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 Canoas?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nova Iguaçu to Canoas flights?
Typically Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA); Canoas also has CXJ.
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.