GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,145 km
3,197 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
5,145 km
3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PLP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code GIG PLP
ICAO Code SBGL MPLP
City Rio De Janeiro La Palma
Country Brazil Panama
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Panama
Elevation 28 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 8.410000, -78.140000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 5,145 kilometers (3,197 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Panama. 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 23:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:11 in La Palma.

The return flight from La Palma (PLP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 133° (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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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