Paulista to Sobral flights
Sobral lies 769 km (478 mi) north-west of Paulista, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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.
| Paulista | Sobral | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 342,167 | 216,519 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Nearest large airport | REC, 21 km out | JJD, 87 km out |
| Postal codes | 53400-000–58860-000 | 62000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Paulista
Paulista is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA, 88 km).
Arriving in Sobral
Sobral is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD), 87 km (54 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (regional) | JJD | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,218 ft | 89 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sobral from Paulista?
769 km (478 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Paulista.
How long does it take to get from Paulista to Sobral by air?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paulista and Sobral?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paulista to Sobral flights?
Typically Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD).
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.