Santos to Cuiabá flights
Cuiabá lies 1,381 km (858 mi) north-west of Santos, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 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.
| Santos | Cuiabá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 418,608 | 618,124 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-4 (America/Cuiaba) |
| Nearest large airport | CGH, 49 km out | CGB, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 11000-000 | 78000-000 |
Clocks in Cuiabá are 1 h behind Santos right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands only 1 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santos
Santos is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 60 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 95 km).
Arriving in Cuiabá
Cuiabá is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport | CGB | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,546 ft | 617 ft |
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Staying in Cuiabá
Our booking partner lists 237 places to stay in Cuiabá. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 4 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 42,497 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cuiabá from Santos?
1,381 km (858 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santos.
How long does it take to get from Santos to Cuiabá by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santos and Cuiabá?
Cuiabá is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Cuiaba against America/Sao_Paulo).
Which airports are used for Santos to Cuiabá flights?
Typically Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) to Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB).
Where can I stay in Cuiabá?
Our booking partner lists 237 places to stay in Cuiabá, 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.