How to get from Belo Horizonte to Brasilia
There are 3 ways to get from Belo Horizonte to Brasilia: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 20 min). By bus it's about 12 h 25 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 592 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 20 min | 592 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 12 h 25 minestimated | 770 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 9 h 5 minestimated | 770 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Belo Horizonte y Brasilia dura aproximadamente 1 h 20 min (592 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 12 h 25 min. En auto son unos 770 km por ruta, cerca de 9 h 5 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Belo Horizonte to Brasilia?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 20 min, by bus ~12 h 25 min and by car ~9 h 5 min.
Are there flights from Belo Horizonte to Brasilia?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Belo Horizonte–Brasilia route is operated by Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 20 min and covers about 592 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Belo Horizonte to Brasilia?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 20 min vs ~12 h 25 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Belo Horizonte to Brasilia?
It's about 770 km by road, roughly 9 h 5 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Belo Horizonte and Brasilia?
In a straight line it's about 592 km between Belo Horizonte and Brasilia.
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