Sydney to Barbacena flights
Barbacena lies 13,687 km (8,505 mi) south of Sydney, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h 18 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.
| Sydney | Barbacena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 5.6 million | 125,317 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 1,171 m (3,842 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | IZA, 70 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 36200-000 |
Clocks in Barbacena are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 18 h 18 min journey lands only 5 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barbacena
Crossing from Australia into Brazil: money changes from the Dollar to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; 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 Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,687 km (8,505 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Barbacena from Sydney?
13,687 km (8,505 mi) in a straight line, south of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Barbacena by air?
About 18 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Barbacena?
Barbacena is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Barbacena flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA); Barbacena also has JDF.
What currency do I need in Barbacena?
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.