Sydney to Belo Horizonte flights
Belo Horizonte lies 13,822 km (8,589 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 28 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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| Sydney | Belo Horizonte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Population | 5.6 million | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 872 m (2,861 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | CNF, 32 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 30000-000 |
Clocks in Belo Horizonte are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 18 h 28 min journey lands only 5 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Belo Horizonte
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 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 Sydney?
13,822 km (8,589 mi) in a straight line, south of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Belo Horizonte by air?
About 18 h 28 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 Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Belo Horizonte flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
What currency do I need in Belo Horizonte?
The Real (BRL).
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.