Curitiba to Barra da Tijuca flights
Barra da Tijuca lies 657 km (408 mi) north-east of Curitiba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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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| Curitiba | Barra da Tijuca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.9 million | 421,438 |
| Elevation | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CWB, 15 km out | SDU, 23 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Curitiba
Curitiba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,277 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ponta Grossa Airport - Comandante Antonio Amilton Beraldo (PGZ, 92 km).
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 Curitiba?
657 km (408 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Curitiba.
How long does it take to get from Curitiba to Barra da Tijuca by air?
About 1 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Curitiba and Barra da Tijuca?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Curitiba to Barra da Tijuca flights?
Typically Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) 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.