GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,893 km
3,662 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
5,893 km
3,662 mi / 3,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
305°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG UPL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code GIG UPL
ICAO Code SBGL MRUP
City Rio De Janeiro Upala
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 28 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 10.890000, -85.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 5,893 kilometers (3,662 miles / 3,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 21:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:29 in Upala. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Upala (UPL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 130° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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