GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,615 km
4,111 miles
GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Distance
6,615 km
4,111 mi / 3,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GUA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport La Aurora Airport
IATA Code GIG GUA
ICAO Code SBGL MGGT
City Rio De Janeiro Guatemala City
Country Brazil Guatemala
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guatemala
Elevation 28 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.580000, -90.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Guatemala City (GUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala is 6,615 kilometers (4,111 miles / 3,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Guatemala. 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 11:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:32 in Guatemala City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,924 feet between the two airports. La Aurora Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Guatemala City (GUA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 128° (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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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