Santo André to Petrópolis flights
Petrópolis lies 367 km (228 mi) east of Santo André, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 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.
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| Santo André | Petrópolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 662,373 | 294,926 |
| Elevation | 801 m (2,628 ft) | 819 m (2,687 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CGH, 13 km out | GIG, 35 km out |
| Postal codes | 09000-000–58675-000 | 25600-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Santo André
Santo André is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 27 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 95 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 84 km).
Arriving in Petrópolis
Petrópolis is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 35 km (22 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, 45 km), Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 35 km (22 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 45 km (28 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Francisco de Assis Airport (regional) | JDF | 82 km (51 mi) | 5,036 ft | 2,989 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Petrópolis from Santo André?
367 km (228 mi) in a straight line, east of Santo André.
How long does it take to get from Santo André to Petrópolis by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santo André and Petrópolis?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santo André to Petrópolis flights?
Typically Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG); Petrópolis also has SDU, JDF.
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.