GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,525 km
2,811 miles
SOX
Sogamoso
Colombia
Distance
4,525 km
2,811 mi / 2,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SOX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport
IATA Code GIG SOX
ICAO Code SBGL SKSO
City Rio De Janeiro Sogamoso
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 28 ft 8,155 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.680000, -72.970000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sogamoso (SOX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport (SOX) in Sogamoso, Colombia is 4,525 kilometers (2,811 miles / 2,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:21 in Sogamoso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,127 feet between the two airports. Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sogamoso (SOX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 135° (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 Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport (SOX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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