Sydney to Itaboraí flights
Itaboraí lies 13,546 km (8,417 mi) south of Sydney, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h 7 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.
| Sydney | Itaboraí | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 5.6 million | 240,040 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | SDU, 36 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 24800-000 |
Clocks in Itaboraí are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 18 h 7 min journey lands only 5 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Itaboraí
Crossing from Australia into Brazil: money changes from the Dollar to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Itaboraí
Itaboraí is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 36 km (22 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, 41 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 36 km (22 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 41 km (25 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,546 km (8,417 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Itaboraí from Sydney?
13,546 km (8,417 mi) in a straight line, south of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Itaboraí by air?
About 18 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Itaboraí?
Itaboraí is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Itaboraí flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU); Itaboraí also has GIG.
What currency do I need in Itaboraí?
The Real (BRL).
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.