CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
6,687 km
4,155 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
6,687 km
4,155 mi / 3,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CNF SJZ
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code CNF SJZ
ICAO Code SBCF LPSJ
City Belo Horizonte Velas
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 2,715 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 38.670000, -28.180000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 6,687 kilometers (4,155 miles / 3,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:53 in Belo Horizonte, it's 06:53 in Velas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,404 feet between the two airports. Sao Jorge Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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