GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,672 km
2,903 miles
MZL
Manizales
Colombia
Distance
4,672 km
2,903 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

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GIG MZL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport La Nubia Airport
IATA Code GIG MZL
ICAO Code SBGL SKMZ
City Rio De Janeiro Manizales
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 28 ft 6,871 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.030000, -75.460000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Manizales (MZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales, Colombia is 4,672 kilometers (2,903 miles / 2,523 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 03:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:42 in Manizales.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,843 feet between the two airports. La Nubia Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manizales (MZL) 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 La Nubia Airport (MZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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