BLB
Panama City
Panama
5,300 km
3,294 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,300 km
3,294 mi / 2,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Panama
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BLB GIG
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BLB GIG
ICAO Code MPPA SBGL
City Panama City Rio De Janeiro
Country Panama Brazil
Timezone America/Panama America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 52 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Panama City (BLB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,300 kilometers (3,294 miles / 2,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Panama 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 14:18 in Panama City, it's 16:18 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 308° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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