Macaé to Rio de Janeiro flights
Rio de Janeiro lies 155 km (96 mi) west of Macaé, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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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| Macaé | Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 264,439 | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CAW, 91 km out | SDU, 2 km out |
| Postal codes | 27900-000 | 20000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 2 km (1 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, 13 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 2 km (1 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 13 km (8 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
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Staying in Rio de Janeiro
Our booking partner lists 6,904+ places to stay in Rio de Janeiro (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 761 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (613), and 26 are five-star. Across 395 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,006,829 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rio de Janeiro from Macaé?
155 km (96 mi) in a straight line, west of Macaé.
How long does it take to get from Macaé to Rio de Janeiro by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Macaé and Rio de Janeiro?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Macaé to Rio de Janeiro flights?
Typically Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport (CAW) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU); Rio de Janeiro also has GIG.
Where can I stay in Rio de Janeiro?
Our booking partner lists 6,904+ places to stay in Rio de Janeiro, 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.