Montevideo to Canoas flights
Canoas lies 726 km (451 mi) north-east of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 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.
| Montevideo | Canoas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Brazil |
| Population | 1.3 million | 328,291 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | MVD, 17 km out | POA, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Canoas
Crossing from Uruguay into Brazil: money changes from the Peso 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 Montevideo
Montevideo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP, 100 km).
Arriving in Canoas
Canoas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | POA | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,499 ft | 11 ft |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (regional) | CXJ | 80 km (50 mi) | 5,479 ft | 2,472 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Canoas from Montevideo?
726 km (451 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Montevideo.
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Canoas by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Canoas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Montevideo to Canoas flights?
Typically Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) to Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA); Canoas also has CXJ.
What currency do I need in Canoas?
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.