Foz do Iguaçu to Brasília flights
Brasília lies 1,288 km (800 mi) north-east of Foz do Iguaçu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 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.
| Foz do Iguaçu | Brasília | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 297,352 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) | 1,136 m (3,727 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | IGU, 11 km out | BSB, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 85850-000 | 70000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Guaraní International Airport (AGT, 27 km), Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, 24 km).
Arriving in Brasília
Brasília is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | BSB | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,827 ft | 3,497 ft |
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Staying in Brasília
Our booking partner lists 1,364+ places to stay in Brasilia (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 608 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (373), and 25 are five-star. Across 188 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 231,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brasília from Foz do Iguaçu?
1,288 km (800 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Foz do Iguaçu.
How long does it take to get from Foz do Iguaçu to Brasília by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Foz do Iguaçu and Brasília?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Foz do Iguaçu to Brasília flights?
Typically Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB).
Where can I stay in Brasília?
Our booking partner lists 1,364+ places to stay in Brasilia, 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.