How to get from Campina Grande to Petrolina
There are 3 ways to get from Campina Grande to Petrolina: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 15 min). By bus it's about 11 h 50 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 564 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 15 min | 564 km | Airlines: Azul |
Bus | 11 h 50 minestimated | 733 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 8 h 35 minestimated | 733 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 Campina Grande y Petrolina dura aproximadamente 1 h 15 min (564 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 11 h 50 min. En auto son unos 733 km por ruta, cerca de 8 h 35 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 Campina Grande to Petrolina?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 15 min, by bus ~11 h 50 min and by car ~8 h 35 min.
Are there flights from Campina Grande to Petrolina?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Campina Grande–Petrolina route is operated by Azul (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 15 min and covers about 564 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Campina Grande to Petrolina?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 15 min vs ~11 h 50 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 Campina Grande to Petrolina?
It's about 733 km by road, roughly 8 h 35 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Campina Grande and Petrolina?
In a straight line it's about 564 km between Campina Grande and Petrolina.
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