GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
2,539 km
1,577 miles
ORU
Oruro
Bolivia
Distance
2,539 km
1,577 mi / 1,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
278°
west

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GIG ORU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Juan Mendoza Airport
IATA Code GIG ORU
ICAO Code SBGL SLOR
City Rio De Janeiro Oruro
Country Brazil Bolivia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/La_Paz
Elevation 28 ft 12,152 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -17.960000, -67.080000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Oruro (ORU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) in Oruro, Bolivia is 2,539 kilometers (1,577 miles / 1,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:01 in Oruro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,124 feet between the two airports. Juan Mendoza Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Oruro (ORU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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