Maricá to Contagem flights
Contagem lies 356 km (221 mi) north of Maricá, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Maricá | Contagem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 211,986 | 627,123 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 945 m (3,100 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 35 km out | CNF, 34 km out |
| Postal codes | 24900-000 | 32000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Maricá
Maricá is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 35 km (22 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, 46 km).
Arriving in Contagem
Contagem is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | CNF | 34 km (21 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,721 ft |
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Staying in Contagem
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Contagem. Of the 17 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 7,793 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Contagem from Maricá?
356 km (221 mi) in a straight line, north of Maricá.
How long does it take to get from Maricá to Contagem by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maricá and Contagem?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maricá to Contagem flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
Where can I stay in Contagem?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Contagem, 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.