ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
4,506 km
2,800 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,506 km
2,800 mi / 2,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ATF GIG
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ATF GIG
ICAO Code SEAM SBGL
City Ambato Rio De Janeiro
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 8,502 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ambato (ATF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,506 kilometers (2,800 miles / 2,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Ambato, it's 19:51 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,474 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chachoan Airport (ATF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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