How to get from Porto Velho to Rio Branco
There are 3 ways to get from Porto Velho to Rio Branco: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 10 min). By bus it's about 9 h 35 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 457 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 10 min | 457 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines |
Bus | 9 h 35 minestimated | 594 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 7 hestimated | 594 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Porto Velho y Rio Branco dura aproximadamente 1 h 10 min (457 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 9 h 35 min. En auto son unos 594 km por ruta, cerca de 7 h de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Porto Velho to Rio Branco?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 10 min, by bus ~9 h 35 min and by car ~7 h.
Are there flights from Porto Velho to Rio Branco?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Porto Velho–Rio Branco route is operated by Azul and City Connexion Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 10 min and covers about 457 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Porto Velho to Rio Branco?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 10 min vs ~9 h 35 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Porto Velho to Rio Branco?
It's about 594 km by road, roughly 7 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Porto Velho and Rio Branco?
In a straight line it's about 457 km between Porto Velho and Rio Branco.
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