Cayenne to Belém flights
Belém lies 829 km (515 mi) south-east of Cayenne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 49 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.
| Cayenne | Belém | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | French Guiana | Brazil |
| Population | 61,550 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Cayenne) | UTC-3 (America/Belem) |
| Nearest large airport | CAY, 13 km out | BEL, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 97300–97399 CEDEX | 57630-000–66000-000 |
What changes when you arrive in Belém
Crossing from French Guiana into Brazil: money changes from the Euro to the Real (BRL); 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 Cayenne
Cayenne is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,486-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Belém
Belém is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport | BEL | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,186 ft | 54 ft |
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Staying in Belém
Our booking partner lists 322 places to stay in Belém. Of the 144 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (54), and 3 are five-star. Across 52 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 79,375 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Belém from Cayenne?
829 km (515 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cayenne.
How long does it take to get from Cayenne to Belém by air?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cayenne and Belém?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cayenne to Belém flights?
Typically Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) to Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL).
What currency do I need in Belém?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Belém?
Our booking partner lists 322 places to stay in Belém, 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.