Várzea Grande: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Várzea Grande is a city of 300,078 people in Brazil (Mato Grosso), 197 m (646 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
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Daylight in Várzea Grande runs from about 11 h 14 min a day in late June to 13 h 6 min in late December (computed for -15.65° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Várzea Grande is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Várzea Grande: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Várzea Grande · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Cuiabá, 7 km
- Rondonópolis, 184 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Sorriso, 348 km — buses · car rental
- Tangará da Serra, 185 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Várzea Grande?
Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.
How big is Várzea Grande?
About 300,078 people live in Várzea Grande (GeoNames).
What time zone is Várzea Grande in?
America/Cuiaba, currently UTC-4.
What currency is used in Várzea Grande?
The Real (BRL). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Várzea Grande?
Cuiabá (7 km), Rondonópolis (184 km), Sorriso (348 km), Tangará da Serra (185 km).
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.