Sobral to Petrolina flights
Petrolina lies 635 km (395 mi) south of Sobral, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 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.
| Sobral | Petrolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 216,519 | 418,444 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Nearest large airport | JJD, 87 km out | PNZ, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 62000-000 | 56300-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Petrolina
Petrolina is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,055 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (regional) | PNZ | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,055 ft | 1,263 ft |
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Staying in Petrolina
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in Petrolina. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (34). Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 12,283 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Petrolina from Sobral?
635 km (395 mi) in a straight line, south of Sobral.
How long does it take to get from Sobral to Petrolina by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sobral and Petrolina?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sobral to Petrolina flights?
Typically Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD) to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ).
Where can I stay in Petrolina?
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in Petrolina, bookable on this site.
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.