CJC
Calama
Chile
2,629 km
1,634 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
2,629 km
1,634 mi / 1,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Santiago
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CJC GIG
Airport Name El Loa Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CJC GIG
ICAO Code SCCF SBGL
City Calama Rio De Janeiro
Country Chile Brazil
Timezone America/Santiago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,543 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Calama (CJC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 2,629 kilometers (1,634 miles / 1,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Calama, it's 13:52 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,515 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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