GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,673 km
3,525 miles
IPZ
Perez Zeledon
Costa Rica
Distance
5,673 km
3,525 mi / 3,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG IPZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport San Isidro del General Airport
IATA Code GIG IPZ
ICAO Code SBGL MRSI
City Rio De Janeiro Perez Zeledon
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 28 ft 2,100 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.350000, -83.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Perez Zeledon (IPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica is 5,673 kilometers (3,525 miles / 3,063 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 16:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:57 in Perez Zeledon. 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 2,072 feet between the two airports. San Isidro del General Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Perez Zeledon (IPZ) 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 San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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