GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,678 km
2,907 miles
PEI
Pereira
Colombia
Distance
4,678 km
2,907 mi / 2,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PEI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Matecana International Airport
IATA Code GIG PEI
ICAO Code SBGL SKPE
City Rio De Janeiro Pereira
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 28 ft 4,416 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 4.810000, -75.740000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pereira (PEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Matecana International Airport (PEI) in Pereira, Colombia is 4,678 kilometers (2,907 miles / 2,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 09:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:46 in Pereira.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,388 feet between the two airports. Matecana International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Pereira (PEI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 132° (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 Matecana International Airport (PEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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