Nilópolis to Belo Horizonte flights
Belo Horizonte lies 326 km (202 mi) north of Nilópolis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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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| Nilópolis | Belo Horizonte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 155,500 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 872 m (2,861 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | GIG, 17 km out | CNF, 32 km out |
| Postal codes | 26500-000 | 30000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nilópolis
Nilópolis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 28 km).
Arriving in Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), 32 km (20 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 | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,721 ft |
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Staying in Belo Horizonte
Our booking partner lists 673 places to stay in Belo Horizonte. Of the 368 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (243), and 7 are five-star. Across 156 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 293,820 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Belo Horizonte from Nilópolis?
326 km (202 mi) in a straight line, north of Nilópolis.
How long does it take to get from Nilópolis to Belo Horizonte by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nilópolis and Belo Horizonte?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nilópolis to Belo Horizonte flights?
Typically Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
Where can I stay in Belo Horizonte?
Our booking partner lists 673 places to stay in Belo Horizonte, 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.