COU
Columbia
United States
8,539 km
5,306 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,539 km
5,306 mi / 4,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

COU GIG
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code COU GIG
ICAO Code KCOU SBGL
City Columbia Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 889 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Columbia (COU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,539 kilometers (5,306 miles / 4,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 United States 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 09:12 in Columbia, it's 12:12 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 Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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