Contagem to Araruama flights
Araruama lies 372 km (231 mi) south-east of Contagem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 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.
| Contagem | Araruama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 627,123 | 137,906 |
| Elevation | 945 m (3,100 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CNF, 34 km out | SDU, 84 km out |
| Postal codes | 32000-000 | 28970-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Contagem
Contagem is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Araruama
Araruama is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 84 km (52 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, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 84 km (52 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 93 km (58 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Araruama from Contagem?
372 km (231 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Contagem.
How long does it take to get from Contagem to Araruama by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Contagem and Araruama?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Contagem to Araruama flights?
Typically Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU); Araruama also has GIG.
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.