GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,881 km
3,655 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
5,881 km
3,655 mi / 3,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PLD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code GIG PLD
ICAO Code SBGL MRSR
City Rio De Janeiro Playa Samara
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 28 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 10.250000, -85.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 5,881 kilometers (3,655 miles / 3,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:07 in Playa Samara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). 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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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