Rio de Janeiro to Sucre flights
Sucre lies 2,330 km (1,448 mi) west of Rio de Janeiro, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 44 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 de Janeiro | Sucre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Bolivia |
| Population | 6.7 million | 224,838 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 2,798 m (9,180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | SRE, 27 km out |
Clocks in Sucre are 1 h behind Rio de Janeiro right now, so a 3 h 44 min journey lands only 2 h 44 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 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 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 de Janeiro?
2,330 km (1,448 mi) in a straight line, west of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Sucre by air?
About 3 h 44 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 Sucre?
Sucre is 1 h behind at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Sao_Paulo).
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Sucre flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.