Sydney to Petrópolis flights
Petrópolis lies 13,564 km (8,429 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 8 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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| Sydney | Petrópolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 5.6 million | 294,926 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 819 m (2,687 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | GIG, 35 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 25600-000 |
Clocks in Petrópolis are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 18 h 8 min journey lands only 5 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Petrópolis
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 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 Sydney?
13,564 km (8,429 mi) in a straight line, south of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Petrópolis by air?
About 18 h 8 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 Petrópolis?
Petrópolis is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Petrópolis flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG); Petrópolis also has SDU, JDF.
What currency do I need in Petrópolis?
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.