Asunción to Barra da Tijuca flights
Barra da Tijuca lies 1,471 km (914 mi) east of Asunción, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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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| Asunción | Barra da Tijuca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay | Brazil |
| Population | 1.5 million | 421,438 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Asuncion) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | ASU, 14 km out | SDU, 23 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Barra da Tijuca
Crossing from Paraguay into Brazil: money changes from the Guarani to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Asunción
Asunción is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 23 km (14 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, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 23 km (14 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 24 km (15 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
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Staying in Barra da Tijuca
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Common questions
How far is Barra da Tijuca from Asunción?
1,471 km (914 mi) in a straight line, east of Asunción.
How long does it take to get from Asunción to Barra da Tijuca by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Asunción and Barra da Tijuca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Asunción to Barra da Tijuca flights?
Typically Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU); Barra da Tijuca also has GIG.
What currency do I need in Barra da Tijuca?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Barra da Tijuca?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Barra da Tijuca, 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.