How to get from Brasilia to Maceió
There are 3 ways to get from Brasilia to Maceió: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 25 min). By bus it's about 31 h 20 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.493 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 25 min | 1.493 km | Airlines: City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 31 h 20 minestimated | 1.941 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 22 h 50 minestimated | 1.941 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 Brasilia y Maceió dura aproximadamente 2 h 25 min (1.493 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 31 h 20 min. En auto son unos 1.941 km por ruta, cerca de 22 h 50 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 Brasilia to Maceió?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 25 min, by bus ~31 h 20 min and by car ~22 h 50 min.
Are there flights from Brasilia to Maceió?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Brasilia–Maceió route is operated by City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 25 min and covers about 1.493 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Brasilia to Maceió?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 25 min vs ~31 h 20 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 Brasilia to Maceió?
It's about 1.941 km by road, roughly 22 h 50 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Brasilia and Maceió?
In a straight line it's about 1.493 km between Brasilia and Maceió.
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