Flights to Rio Branco
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,080 ft, RBR handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 633 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Rio Branco
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Branco to Lima | Peru | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Rio Branco to Manaus | Brazil | 1,150 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Rio Branco to La Paz | Bolivia | 727 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Rio Branco to Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Bolivia | 1,002 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Rio Branco to Callao | Peru | 1,044 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Rio Branco to Arequipa | Peru | 820 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Rio Branco to Trujillo | Peru | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Rio Branco to Cochabamba | Bolivia | 843 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Rio Branco to Cuenca | Ecuador | 1,465 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Rio Branco to Cuiabá | Brazil | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Rio Branco to Chiclayo | Peru | 1,372 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Rio Branco to Porto Velho | Brazil | 449 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Rio Branco to Huancayo | Peru | 841 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Rio Branco to Cusco | Peru | 601 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Rio Branco to Iquitos | Peru | 917 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Rio Branco to Pucallpa | Peru | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Rio Branco to Chimbote | Peru | 1,187 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Rio Branco to Várzea Grande | Brazil | 1,414 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Rio Branco to Tacna | Peru | 932 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Rio Branco to Juliaca | Peru | 664 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Rio Branco to Arica | Chile | 983 km (611 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Rio Branco to Sucre | Bolivia | 1,044 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Rio Branco to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,173 km (5,700 mi) | about 12 h 31 min |
| Rio Branco to São Paulo | Brazil | 2,706 km (1,682 mi) | about 4 h 13 min |
| Rio Branco to Jakarta | Indonesia | 18,120 km (11,259 mi) | about 23 h 59 min |
| Rio Branco to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 2,987 km (1,856 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
| Rio Branco to Singapore | Singapore | 18,680 km (11,607 mi) | about 24 h 42 min |
| Rio Branco to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 11,727 km (7,287 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
| Rio Branco to Nairobi | Kenya | 11,583 km (7,197 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
| Rio Branco to Surabaya | Indonesia | 18,099 km (11,246 mi) | about 23 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Rio Branco?
Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is RBR from Rio Branco city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Rio Branco on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.