Rio de Janeiro to Posadas flights
Posadas lies 1,375 km (854 mi) south-west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 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.
| Rio de Janeiro | Posadas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Argentina |
| Population | 6.7 million | 305,874 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | ENO, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 3300 |
What changes when you arrive in Posadas
Crossing from Brazil into Argentina: money changes from the Real to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 13 km).
Arriving in Posadas
Posadas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (PSS, 5 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport | ENO | 20 km (12 mi) | 7,218 ft | 659 ft |
| Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (regional) | PSS | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,388 ft | 430 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Posadas from Rio de Janeiro?
1,375 km (854 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Posadas by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Posadas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Posadas flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO); Posadas also has PSS.
What currency do I need in Posadas?
The Peso (ARS).
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.