GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
2,451 km
1,523 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
2,451 km
1,523 mi / 1,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

GIG UYU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code GIG UYU
ICAO Code SBGL SLUY
City Rio De Janeiro Quijarro
Country Brazil Bolivia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/La_Paz
Elevation 28 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 2,451 kilometers (1,523 miles / 1,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 05:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:37 in Quijarro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,108 feet between the two airports. Uyuni 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 Quijarro (UYU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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