Charter Rio De Janeiro to Maceio privately from US$24,500, about 2h 30m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Maceio (MCZ) and Maceio to Rio De Janeiro — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Rio De Janeiro to Maceio is roughly 1,678 kilometres — 1,043 miles, or 906 nautical miles.
From R$120,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Rio De Janeiro–Maceio spans US$24,500 – US$68,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (BRL) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 30m | 2h 15m – 2h 45m | R$180,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | R$250,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (BRL) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 30m | R$180,000 – R$250,000 (~US$35,000 – US$49,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 28m | R$200,000 – R$280,000 (~US$38,500 – US$54,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 22m | R$210,000 – R$300,000 (~US$42,000 – US$59,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (BRL) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 20m | R$250,000 – R$350,000 (~US$48,500 – US$68,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 20m | R$270,000 – R$380,000 (~US$53,500 – US$75,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 22m | R$300,000 – R$420,000 (~US$58,000 – US$81,500) | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Rio De Janeiro–Maceio is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport and Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport.
Maceio, Brazil: Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport.
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SBGL / GIG | SBMO / MCZ |
| Longest hard runway | 13,123 ft | 8,537 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 28 ft | 387 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Rio De Janeiro to Maceio can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport has 13,123 ft and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport 8,537 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,678 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport (6,565 ft, 16 km) · Santos Dumont Airport (4,341 ft, 14 km) · Maricá Airport (3,917 ft, 45 km) · Fazenda Piloto Padrão KKS37/3 Airstrip · Manduca Leão Airport · Aeroclube de Alagoas Airport (2,625 ft, 9 km) · Governo Divaldo Suruagy Airport · Uruba Airport
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Rio De Janeiro–Maceio trip to about 2h 30m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$24,500 – US$68,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
The Rio De Janeiro to Maceio route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$24,500 – US$68,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 30m gate to gate over 1,678 km (1,043 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Rio De Janeiro–Maceio charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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