BGC
Braganca Airport
Portugal
8,114 km
5,042 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,114 km
5,042 mi / 4,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
215°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

BGC GIG
Airport Name Braganca Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BGC GIG
ICAO Code LPBG SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,241 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.860000, -6.710000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Braganca Airport (BGC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braganca Airport (BGC) in Braganca Airport, Portugal to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,114 kilometers (5,042 miles / 4,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Portugal with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:25 in Braganca Airport, it's 06:25 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,213 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Braganca Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Braganca Airport (BGC) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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