BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
5,869 km
3,647 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,869 km
3,647 mi / 3,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Managua
Heading
131°
southeast

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BEF GIG
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BEF GIG
ICAO Code MNBL SBGL
City Bluefileds Rio De Janeiro
Country Nicaragua Brazil
Timezone America/Managua America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 20 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,869 kilometers (3,647 miles / 3,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nicaragua with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Bluefileds, it's 09:54 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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