São Paulo to São João de Meriti flights
São João de Meriti lies 344 km (214 mi) east of São Paulo, 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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| São Paulo | São João de Meriti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 12.4 million | 466,536 |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CGH, 9 km out | GIG, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 01000-000 | 25500-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving São Paulo
São Paulo is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 9 km (6 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, 21 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 79 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 87 km).
Arriving in São João de Meriti
São João de Meriti 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), 12 km (7 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, 25 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 12 km (7 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 25 km (16 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
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Staying in São João de Meriti
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Common questions
How far is São João de Meriti from São Paulo?
344 km (214 mi) in a straight line, east of São Paulo.
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to São João de Meriti 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 São Paulo and São João de Meriti?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for São Paulo to São João de Meriti flights?
Typically Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG); São João de Meriti also has SDU.
Where can I stay in São João de Meriti?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in São João de Meriti, 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.