Rio de Janeiro to Goiânia flights
Goiânia lies 939 km (584 mi) north-west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 57 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.
| Rio de Janeiro | Goiânia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 766 m (2,513 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | GYN, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 74000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 13 km).
Arriving in Goiânia
Goiânia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Santa Genoveva International Airport (GYN), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Genoveva International Airport | GYN | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,500 ft | 2,450 ft |
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Staying in Goiânia
Our booking partner lists 666 places to stay in Goiânia. Of the 309 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (145), and 4 are five-star. Across 113 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 140,736 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Goiânia from Rio de Janeiro?
939 km (584 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Goiânia by air?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Goiânia?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Goiânia flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Santa Genoveva International Airport (GYN).
Where can I stay in Goiânia?
Our booking partner lists 666 places to stay in Goiânia, 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.