Rio de Janeiro to Novo Gama flights
Novo Gama lies 916 km (569 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 55 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 | Novo Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 107,663 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,098 m (3,602 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | BSB, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 72860-000 |
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 Novo Gama
Novo Gama is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | BSB | 25 km (16 mi) | 10,827 ft | 3,497 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Novo Gama from Rio de Janeiro?
916 km (569 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Novo Gama by air?
About 1 h 55 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 Novo Gama?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Novo Gama flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB).
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.