GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,743 km
3,568 miles
GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
Distance
5,743 km
3,568 mi / 3,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GPL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Guapiles Airport
IATA Code GIG GPL
ICAO Code SBGL MRGP
City Rio De Janeiro Pococi
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 28 ft 883 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 10.220000, -83.800000

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

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica is 5,743 kilometers (3,568 miles / 3,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:40 in Pococi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pococi (GPL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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