Belo Horizonte to São João de Meriti flights
São João de Meriti lies 326 km (202 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 10 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 | São João de Meriti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.7 million | 466,536 |
| Elevation | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CNF, 32 km out | GIG, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 30000-000 | 25500-000 |
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 São João de Meriti
São João de Meriti is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 25 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 12 km (7 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 25 km (16 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
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Staying in São João de Meriti
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Common questions
How far is São João de Meriti from Belo Horizonte?
326 km (202 mi) in a straight line, south of Belo Horizonte.
How long does it take to get from Belo Horizonte to São João de Meriti by air?
About 1 h 10 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 São João de Meriti?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Belo Horizonte to São João de Meriti flights?
Typically Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG); São João de Meriti also has SDU.
Where can I stay in São João de Meriti?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in São João de Meriti, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.