Sorocaba to Barbacena flights
Barbacena lies 456 km (283 mi) north-east of Sorocaba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 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.
| Sorocaba | Barbacena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 762,172 | 125,317 |
| Elevation | 602 m (1,975 ft) | 1,171 m (3,842 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | VCP, 64 km out | IZA, 70 km out |
| Postal codes | 18000-000 | 36200-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Sorocaba
Sorocaba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viracopos International Airport (VCP), 64 km (40 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, 83 km).
Arriving in Barbacena
Barbacena is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA), 70 km (43 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,284 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (regional) | IZA | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,284 ft | 1,348 ft |
| Francisco de Assis Airport (regional) | JDF | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,036 ft | 2,989 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Barbacena from Sorocaba?
456 km (283 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sorocaba.
How long does it take to get from Sorocaba to Barbacena by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sorocaba and Barbacena?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sorocaba to Barbacena flights?
Typically Viracopos International Airport (VCP) to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA); Barbacena also has JDF.
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.