# Distance from Aguadilla (BQN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

> 5,275 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,275 km / 3,277 mi / 2,848 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 150° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: North America → South America
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 08:09 in Aguadilla, it's 09:09 in Rio De Janeiro)
- **Elevation difference**: 209 ft (GIG is lower than BQN)

## Airports

### [Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/bqn-aguadilla-rafael-hernandez-airport/1ef266df-e01f-6fb2-a436-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aguadilla, United States
- ICAO: TJBQ
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
- Coordinates: 18.490000, -67.130000
- Elevation: 237 ft

### [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGL
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.810000, -43.250000
- Elevation: 28 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:09 in Aguadilla, it's 09:09 in Rio De Janeiro.

## Related

- [Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/bqn-aguadilla-rafael-hernandez-airport/1ef266df-e01f-6fb2-a436-06bb2780ed98)
- [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)