How to get from Belo Horizonte to Río de Janeiro
There are 3 ways to get from Belo Horizonte to Río de Janeiro: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h). By bus it's about 7 h 35 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 361 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h | 361 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 7 h 35 minestimated | 469 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 5 h 30 minestimated | 469 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 Río de Janeiro dura aproximadamente 1 h (361 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 7 h 35 min. En auto son unos 469 km por ruta, cerca de 5 h 30 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 Río de Janeiro?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h, by bus ~7 h 35 min and by car ~5 h 30 min.
Are there flights from Belo Horizonte to Río de Janeiro?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Belo Horizonte–Río de Janeiro route is operated by Azul, City Connexion Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h and covers about 361 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Belo Horizonte to Río de Janeiro?
Flying is much faster (~1 h vs ~7 h 35 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 Río de Janeiro?
It's about 469 km by road, roughly 5 h 30 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Belo Horizonte and Río de Janeiro?
In a straight line it's about 361 km between Belo Horizonte and Río de Janeiro.
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