Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Rio de Janeiro flights
Rio de Janeiro lies 2,159 km (1,342 mi) east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 31 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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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Brazil |
| Population | 1.8 million | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | VVI, 16 km out | SDU, 2 km out |
Clocks in Rio de Janeiro are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 3 h 31 min journey lands 4 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Crossing from Bolivia into Brazil: money changes from the Boliviano to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are El Trompillo Airport (SRZ, 3 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 2 km (1 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 13 km (8 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
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Staying in Rio de Janeiro
Our booking partner lists 6,904+ places to stay in Rio de Janeiro (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 761 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (613), and 26 are five-star. Across 395 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,006,829 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rio de Janeiro from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
2,159 km (1,342 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Rio de Janeiro by air?
About 3 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against America/La_Paz).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Rio de Janeiro flights?
Typically Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU); Rio de Janeiro also has GIG.
What currency do I need in Rio de Janeiro?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Rio de Janeiro?
Our booking partner lists 6,904+ places to stay in Rio de Janeiro, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.