Rio de Janeiro to Poá flights
Poá lies 330 km (205 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 10 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 | Poá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 103,765 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 764 m (2,507 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | GRU, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 08550-000 |
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 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 Rio de Janeiro?
330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, west of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Poá by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Poá?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Poá flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) 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
- 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.