GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,396 km
2,732 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
4,396 km
2,732 mi / 2,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG XMS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code GIG XMS
ICAO Code SBGL SEMC
City Rio De Janeiro Macas
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 28 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 4,396 kilometers (2,732 miles / 2,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:35 in Macas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,424 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 124° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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