Distance from Brasilia to Fortaleza
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will descend 1,120 metres: Fortaleza sits at 14 m.
Brasilia1,134 mBrasília is the capital city of Brazil and the Federal District. Located in the Brazilian Highlands in the country's Central-West region, it was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960, to replace R…
Fortaleza14 mFortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. It is Brazil's 4th largest city—Fortaleza surpassed Salvador in 2024 census with a population of slightly over 2.5 million—and 12th among cities…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Brasilia to Fortaleza?
It is 1,689 km in a straight line from Brasilia to Fortaleza. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Brasilia to Fortaleza?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 49 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Brasilia to Fortaleza?
Around 28 h 9 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.