Flight Time from Fortaleza to São Luís
The flight from Fortaleza to São Luís covers about 406 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 15 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Fortaleza and São Luís are about 406 mi (653 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 495 mi (797 km), a drive of about 8 hr 23 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 15 min.
| Straight-line distance | 406 mi / 653 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 495 mi / 797 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr 23 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $62 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -3.127, -41.425 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Fortaleza to São Luís is about 406 mi (653 km) in a straight line, and roughly 495 mi (797 km) by road.