Flights to Nova Iguaçu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Nova Iguaçu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 21 km (13 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, 34 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 21 km (13 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 34 km (21 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, GIG can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 28 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Nova Iguaçu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Iguaçu to São Paulo | Brazil | 337 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 320 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Salvador | Brazil | 1,208 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Brasília | Brazil | 907 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Curitiba | Brazil | 661 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Goiânia | Brazil | 909 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Porto Alegre | Brazil | 1,119 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Asunción | Paraguay | 1,468 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Guarulhos | Brazil | 325 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Campinas | Brazil | 370 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Campo Grande | Brazil | 1,185 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to São Bernardo do Campo | Brazil | 335 km (208 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Sorocaba | Brazil | 418 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Uberlândia | Brazil | 659 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Osasco | Brazil | 352 km (219 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to São José dos Campos | Brazil | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Ribeirão Preto | Brazil | 483 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Aracaju | Brazil | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Joinville | Brazil | 673 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Santo André | Brazil | 331 km (206 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Contagem | Brazil | 321 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 1,260 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Johannesburg | South Africa | 7,152 km (4,444 mi) | about 9 h 55 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Lima | Peru | 3,746 km (2,328 mi) | about 5 h 33 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Sydney | Australia | 13,530 km (8,407 mi) | about 18 h 6 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Santiago | Chile | 2,909 km (1,808 mi) | about 4 h 29 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Cape Town | South Africa | 6,092 km (3,785 mi) | about 8 h 34 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Durban | South Africa | 7,340 km (4,561 mi) | about 10 h 10 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,960 km (1,218 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| Nova Iguaçu to Brisbane | Australia | 14,156 km (8,796 mi) | about 18 h 54 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Nova Iguaçu?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, SDU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GIG from Nova Iguaçu city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nova Iguaçu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.