Porto Velho to Rio Branco flights
Rio Branco lies 449 km (279 mi) west of Porto Velho, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 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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| Porto Velho | Rio Branco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 548,952 | 419,452 |
| Elevation | 90 m (295 ft) | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Porto_Velho) | UTC-5 (America/Rio_Branco) |
| Nearest large airport | PVH, 6 km out | RBR, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 78900-000 | 69900-000–78275-000 |
Clocks in Rio Branco are 1 h behind Porto Velho right now, so a 1 h 20 min journey lands only 20 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Porto Velho
Porto Velho is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira International Airport (PVH), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport | RBR | 15 km (9 mi) | 7,080 ft | 633 ft |
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Staying in Rio Branco
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20). Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,352 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rio Branco from Porto Velho?
449 km (279 mi) in a straight line, west of Porto Velho.
How long does it take to get from Porto Velho to Rio Branco by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto Velho and Rio Branco?
Rio Branco is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Rio_Branco against America/Porto_Velho).
Which airports are used for Porto Velho to Rio Branco flights?
Typically Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira International Airport (PVH) to Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR).
Where can I stay in Rio Branco?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco, bookable on this site.
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.