GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,639 km
2,882 miles
MQU
Mariquita
Colombia
Distance
4,639 km
2,882 mi / 2,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MQU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jose Celestino Mutis Airport
IATA Code GIG MQU
ICAO Code SBGL SKQU
City Rio De Janeiro Mariquita
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 28 ft 1,531 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.210000, -74.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mariquita (MQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) in Mariquita, Colombia is 4,639 kilometers (2,882 miles / 2,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:19 in Mariquita.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,503 feet between the two airports. Jose Celestino Mutis Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mariquita (MQU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 133° (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 Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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