GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,130 km
5,052 miles
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Distance
8,130 km
5,052 mi / 4,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG SCQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Santiago de Compostela Airport
IATA Code GIG SCQ
ICAO Code SBGL LEST
City Rio De Janeiro Santiago de Compostela
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 28 ft 1,213 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.900000, -8.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain is 8,130 kilometers (5,052 miles / 4,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 18:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:49 in Santiago de Compostela. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,185 feet between the two airports. Santiago de Compostela Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 213° (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 Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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