GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,889 km
3,659 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
5,889 km
3,659 mi / 3,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG NCR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport San Carlos
IATA Code GIG NCR
ICAO Code SBGL MNSC
City Rio De Janeiro San Carlos
Country Brazil Nicaragua
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Managua
Elevation 28 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 11.130000, -84.770000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 5,889 kilometers (3,659 miles / 3,180 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 Nicaragua. 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 22:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:18 in San Carlos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Carlos (NCR) 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 Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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