Nova Iguaçu to Praia Grande flights
Praia Grande lies 332 km (206 mi) south-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 11 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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| Nova Iguaçu | Praia Grande | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 843,046 | 367,400 |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | GIG, 21 km out | CGH, 49 km out |
| Postal codes | 26000-000 | 11700-000–88990-000 |
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 Praia Grande
Praia Grande is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 64 km (40 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Praia Grande from Nova Iguaçu?
332 km (206 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nova Iguaçu.
How long does it take to get from Nova Iguaçu to Praia Grande by air?
About 1 h 11 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 Praia Grande?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nova Iguaçu to Praia Grande flights?
Typically Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH); Praia Grande also has GRU.
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.