GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,412 km
3,984 miles
SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
Distance
6,412 km
3,984 mi / 3,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SAL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport El Salvador International Airport
IATA Code GIG SAL
ICAO Code SBGL MSLP
City Rio De Janeiro Santa Clara
Country Brazil El Salvador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/El_Salvador
Elevation 28 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 13.440000, -89.060000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Santa Clara (SAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador is 6,412 kilometers (3,984 miles / 3,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 El Salvador. 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 20:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:34 in Santa Clara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Clara (SAL) 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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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