About the route from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre
The observed direct connection between Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) covers approximately 697 mi. The estimated flight time is around 1h 55m. Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas, LATAM Airlines Brasil and Sideral Linhas Aéreas have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is Rio de Janeiro from Porto Alegre by air?
The great-circle distance between Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport and Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport is approximately 697 mi.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 1h 55m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
Yes, a direct connection between GIG and POA has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas, LATAM Airlines Brasil and Sideral Linhas Aéreas.
How often is there a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?
On average around 1.5 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 638 observed flights. Mainly GOL Linhas Aereas, LATAM Airlines Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre?
Same local time in Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
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