GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,306 km
3,918 miles
GMZ
Alajero
Spain
Distance
6,306 km
3,918 mi / 3,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG GMZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport La Gomera Airport
IATA Code GIG GMZ
ICAO Code SBGL GCGM
City Rio De Janeiro Alajero
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 28 ft 716 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.030000, -17.210000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Alajero (GMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain is 6,306 kilometers (3,918 miles / 3,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:53 in Alajero. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alajero (GMZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 209° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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