Rio de Janeiro to Hortolândia flights
Hortolândia lies 414 km (257 mi) 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 17 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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| Rio de Janeiro | Hortolândia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 236,641 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 584 m (1,916 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | VCP, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 13183-000 |
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 Hortolândia
Hortolândia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viracopos International Airport (VCP), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 19 km (12 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 100 km (62 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hortolândia from Rio de Janeiro?
414 km (257 mi) in a straight line, west of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Hortolândia by air?
About 1 h 17 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 Hortolândia?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Hortolândia flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Viracopos International Airport (VCP); Hortolândia 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.