GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
2,356 km
1,464 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
2,356 km
1,464 mi / 1,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

GIG POI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code GIG POI
ICAO Code SBGL SLPO
City Rio De Janeiro Potosi
Country Brazil Bolivia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/La_Paz
Elevation 28 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 2,356 kilometers (1,464 miles / 1,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:34 in Potosi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,885 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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