BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
5,765 km
3,582 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,765 km
3,582 mi / 3,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BCL GIG
Airport Name Barra del Colorado Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BCL GIG
ICAO Code MRBC SBGL
City Pococi Rio De Janeiro
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 10.770000, -83.590000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Pococi (BCL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,765 kilometers (3,582 miles / 3,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Costa Rica with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Pococi, it's 13:37 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pococi (BCL) follows a heading of 306° (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 Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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