Belo Horizonte to Alberton flights
Alberton lies 7,313 km (4,544 mi) east of Belo Horizonte, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 8 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.
| Belo Horizonte | Alberton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | South Africa |
| Population | 2.7 million | 121,536 |
| Elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1,574 m (5,164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | CNF, 32 km out | JNB, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 30000-000 | 1447–1481 |
Clocks in Alberton are 5 h ahead of Belo Horizonte right now, so a 10 h 8 min journey lands 15 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alberton
Crossing from Brazil into South Africa: money changes from the Real to the Rand (ZAR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Alberton
Alberton is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 14,495-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 41 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 19 km (12 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 41 km (25 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Alberton from Belo Horizonte?
7,313 km (4,544 mi) in a straight line, east of Belo Horizonte.
How long does it take to get from Belo Horizonte to Alberton by air?
About 10 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belo Horizonte and Alberton?
Alberton is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against America/Sao_Paulo).
Which airports are used for Belo Horizonte to Alberton flights?
Typically Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB); Alberton also has HLA.
What currency do I need in Alberton?
The Rand (ZAR).
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.