CUC
Cucuta
Colombia
4,671 km
2,903 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,671 km
2,903 mi / 2,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CUC GIG
Airport Name Camilo Daza International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CUC GIG
ICAO Code SKCC SBGL
City Cucuta Rio De Janeiro
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,096 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 7.930000, -72.510000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cucuta (CUC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) in Cucuta, Colombia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,671 kilometers (2,903 miles / 2,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:25 in Cucuta, it's 10:25 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,068 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Camilo Daza International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cucuta (CUC) follows a heading of 314° (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 Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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