How to get from Río de Janeiro to Montevideo

There are 2 ways to get from Río de Janeiro to Montevideo: flight and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 50 min). It's about 1.823 km in a straight line.

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Mode	Approx. time	Distance	Detail
Flight⚡ Fastest	2 h 50 min	1.823 km	Airlines: BQB Lineas Aereas
Car	27 h 55 minestimated	2.370 km	Estimated from road distance

Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.

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✈️ By air

El vuelo entre Río de Janeiro y Montevideo dura aproximadamente 2 h 50 min (1.823 km en línea recta).

Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):

BQB Lineas Aereas

Departure: GIG · SDUArrival: MVD

🚌 By land (bus and car)

En auto son unos 2.370 km por ruta, cerca de 27 h 55 min 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 Río de Janeiro to Montevideo?

It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 50 min and by car ~27 h 55 min.

Are there flights from Río de Janeiro to Montevideo?

Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Río de Janeiro–Montevideo route is operated by BQB Lineas Aereas (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 50 min and covers about 1.823 km.

How long does it take to drive from Río de Janeiro to Montevideo?

It's about 2.370 km by road, roughly 27 h 55 min of driving without stops.

What is the distance between Río de Janeiro and Montevideo?

In a straight line it's about 1.823 km between Río de Janeiro and Montevideo.