GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
2,151 km
1,337 miles
VVI
Santa Cruz
Bolivia
Distance
2,151 km
1,337 mi / 1,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG VVI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Viru Viru International Airport
IATA Code GIG VVI
ICAO Code SBGL SLVR
City Rio De Janeiro Santa Cruz
Country Brazil Bolivia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/La_Paz
Elevation 28 ft 1,224 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -17.640000, -63.140000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Santa Cruz (VVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 2,151 kilometers (1,337 miles / 1,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 01:17 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:17 in Santa Cruz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,196 feet between the two airports. Viru Viru International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 109° (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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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