GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,210 km
3,859 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
6,210 km
3,859 mi / 3,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ZSA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code GIG ZSA
ICAO Code SBGL MYSM
City Rio De Janeiro San Salvador
Country Brazil Bahamas
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nassau
Elevation 28 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.060000, -74.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 6,210 kilometers (3,859 miles / 3,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Bahamas. 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 13:17 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:17 in San Salvador.

The return flight from San Salvador (ZSA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 145° (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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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