Nova Iguaçu to Poá flights
Poá lies 308 km (191 mi) west of Nova Iguaçu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 9 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.
| Nova Iguaçu | Poá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 843,046 | 103,765 |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 764 m (2,507 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | GIG, 21 km out | GRU, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 26000-000 | 08550-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nova Iguaçu
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).
Arriving in Poá
Poá is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, 33 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 99 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 17 km (11 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 33 km (21 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 99 km (62 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (regional) | SJK | 59 km (37 mi) | 8,780 ft | 2,120 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Poá from Nova Iguaçu?
308 km (191 mi) in a straight line, west of Nova Iguaçu.
How long does it take to get from Nova Iguaçu to Poá by air?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nova Iguaçu and Poá?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nova Iguaçu to Poá flights?
Typically Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU); Poá also has CGH, VCP, SJK.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.