# Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sao Carlos (QSC)

> 489 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 489 km / 304 mi / 264 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 281° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 103° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Brazil)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 14:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:41 in Sao Carlos)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,621 ft (QSC is higher than GIG)

## Airports

### [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGL
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.810000, -43.250000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Sao Carlos Airport (QSC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qsc-sao-carlos-sao-carlos-airport/1ef266df-a2f0-6aba-943b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sao Carlos, Brazil
- ICAO: SDSC
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -21.880000, -47.900000
- Elevation: 2,649 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sao Carlos Airport (QSC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qsc-sao-carlos-sao-carlos-airport/1ef266df-a2f0-6aba-943b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)