Rio Branco to Sucre flights
Sucre lies 1,044 km (649 mi) south of Rio Branco, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Rio Branco | Sucre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Bolivia |
| Population | 419,452 | 224,838 |
| Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) | 2,798 m (9,180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Rio_Branco) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | RBR, 15 km out | SRE, 27 km out |
Clocks in Sucre are 1 h ahead of Rio Branco right now, so a 2 h 5 min journey lands 3 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sucre
Crossing from Brazil into Bolivia: money changes from the Real to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio Branco
Rio Branco is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,080 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Sucre
Sucre is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alcantarí International Airport (SRE), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantarí International Airport | SRE | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,811 ft | 10,184 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sucre from Rio Branco?
1,044 km (649 mi) in a straight line, south of Rio Branco.
How long does it take to get from Rio Branco to Sucre by air?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio Branco and Sucre?
Sucre is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Rio_Branco).
Which airports are used for Rio Branco to Sucre flights?
Typically Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR) to Alcantarí International Airport (SRE).
What currency do I need in Sucre?
The Boliviano (BOB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.