BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
4,657 km
2,894 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,657 km
2,894 mi / 2,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BGA GIG
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BGA GIG
ICAO Code SKBG SBGL
City Bucaramanga Rio De Janeiro
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,897 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,657 kilometers (2,894 miles / 2,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Colombia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:39 in Bucaramanga, it's 02:39 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,869 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 312° (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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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