GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,358 km
3,951 miles
XPL
Comayagua
Honduras
Distance
6,358 km
3,951 mi / 3,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG XPL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport
IATA Code GIG XPL
ICAO Code SBGL MHPR
City Rio De Janeiro Comayagua
Country Brazil Honduras
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 28 ft 2,064 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.380000, -87.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Comayagua (XPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) in Comayagua, Honduras is 6,358 kilometers (3,951 miles / 3,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Honduras. 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 21:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:10 in Comayagua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,036 feet between the two airports. Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Comayagua (XPL) 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 Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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