Brisbane to Macaé flights
Macaé lies 14,248 km (8,853 mi) south of Brisbane, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 19 h 1 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.
| Brisbane | Macaé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 2.8 million | 264,439 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | BNE, 13 km out | CAW, 91 km out |
| Postal codes | 4000–9015 | 27900-000 |
Clocks in Macaé are 13 h behind Brisbane right now, so a 19 h 1 min journey lands only 6 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Macaé
Crossing from Australia into Brazil: money changes from the Dollar to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brisbane
Brisbane is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,680-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 91 km), Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 97 km).
Arriving in Macaé
Macaé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport (CAW), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,066 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport (regional) | CAW | 91 km (57 mi) | 5,066 ft | 59 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 14,248 km (8,853 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Macaé from Brisbane?
14,248 km (8,853 mi) in a straight line, south of Brisbane.
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Macaé by air?
About 19 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Macaé?
Macaé is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Brisbane).
Which airports are used for Brisbane to Macaé flights?
Typically Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport (CAW).
What currency do I need in Macaé?
The Real (BRL).
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.