Rio de Janeiro to Governador Valadares flights
Governador Valadares lies 469 km (291 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 21 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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| Rio de Janeiro | Governador Valadares | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 266,561 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | GVR, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 35000-000 |
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 Governador Valadares
Governador Valadares is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Coronel Altino Machado Airport (GVR), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,581 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Usiminas Airport (IPN, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronel Altino Machado Airport (regional) | GVR | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,581 ft | 561 ft |
| Usiminas Airport (regional) | IPN | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,575 ft | 786 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Governador Valadares from Rio de Janeiro?
469 km (291 mi) in a straight line, north of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Governador Valadares by air?
About 1 h 21 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 Governador Valadares?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Governador Valadares flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Coronel Altino Machado Airport (GVR); Governador Valadares also has IPN.
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.