Belo Horizonte to Rio Grande flights
Rio Grande lies 1,573 km (978 mi) south-west 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 2 h 46 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 | Rio Grande | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.7 million | 198,935 |
| Elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CNF, 32 km out | PET, 41 km out |
| Postal codes | 30000-000 | 96200-000 |
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 Rio Grande
Rio Grande is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,496 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (regional) | PET | 41 km (25 mi) | 6,496 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rio Grande from Belo Horizonte?
1,573 km (978 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Belo Horizonte.
How long does it take to get from Belo Horizonte to Rio Grande by air?
About 2 h 46 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 Rio Grande?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Belo Horizonte to Rio Grande flights?
Typically Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET).
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.