Belo Horizonte to Santa Maria flights
Santa Maria lies 612 km (380 mi) north-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 1 h 32 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 | Santa Maria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.7 million | 116,622 |
| Elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1,177 m (3,862 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CNF, 32 km out | BSB, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 30000-000 | 59464-000–97000-000 |
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 Santa Maria
Santa Maria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | BSB | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,827 ft | 3,497 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santa Maria from Belo Horizonte?
612 km (380 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Belo Horizonte.
How long does it take to get from Belo Horizonte to Santa Maria by air?
About 1 h 32 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 Santa Maria?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Belo Horizonte to Santa Maria flights?
Typically Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB).
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.