Rio de Janeiro to Nova Lima flights
Nova Lima lies 332 km (206 mi) north of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Rio de Janeiro | Nova Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 120,959 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 744 m (2,441 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | CNF, 41 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 34000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Nova Lima
Nova Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), 41 km (25 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 | 41 km (25 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,721 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nova Lima from Rio de Janeiro?
332 km (206 mi) in a straight line, north of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Nova Lima by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Nova Lima?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Nova Lima flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
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.