Belo Horizonte to Barra da Tijuca flights
Barra da Tijuca lies 347 km (216 mi) south of Belo Horizonte, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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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| Belo Horizonte | Barra da Tijuca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.7 million | 421,438 |
| Elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CNF, 32 km out | SDU, 23 km out |
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 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
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Barra da Tijuca. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 112 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barra da Tijuca from Belo Horizonte?
347 km (216 mi) in a straight line, south of Belo Horizonte.
How long does it take to get from Belo Horizonte to Barra da Tijuca by air?
About 1 h 12 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 Barra da Tijuca?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Belo Horizonte to Barra da Tijuca flights?
Typically Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU); Barra da Tijuca also has GIG.
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.