Rio de Janeiro to Concepción flights
Concepción lies 3,250 km (2,019 mi) south-west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 55 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.
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| Rio de Janeiro | Concepción | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Chile |
| Population | 6.7 million | 223,574 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | CCP, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 4030000 |
What changes when you arrive in Concepción
Crossing from Brazil into Chile: money changes from the Real to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 13 km).
Arriving in Concepción
Concepción is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,530 ft | 26 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,250 km (2,019 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Concepción from Rio de Janeiro?
3,250 km (2,019 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Concepción by air?
About 4 h 55 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 de Janeiro and Concepción?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Concepción flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP).
What currency do I need in Concepción?
The Peso (CLP).
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.