Sobral to São Luís flights
São Luís lies 457 km (284 mi) west 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 20 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 | São Luís | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 216,519 | 917,237 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Nearest large airport | JJD, 87 km out | SLZ, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 62000-000 | 65000-000 |
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 São Luís
São Luís is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,828 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport | SLZ | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,828 ft | 178 ft |
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Staying in São Luís
Our booking partner lists 277 places to stay in São Luís. Of the 117 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (63), and 2 are five-star. Across 66 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 86,920 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is São Luís from Sobral?
457 km (284 mi) in a straight line, west of Sobral.
How long does it take to get from Sobral to São Luís by air?
About 1 h 20 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 São Luís?
No, both are on America/Fortaleza at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sobral to São Luís flights?
Typically Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD) to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ).
Where can I stay in São Luís?
Our booking partner lists 277 places to stay in São Luís, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.