GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,580 km
3,467 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
5,580 km
3,467 mi / 3,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PJM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code GIG PJM
ICAO Code SBGL MRPJ
City Rio De Janeiro Puerto Jimenez
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 28 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 8.530000, -83.300000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 5,580 kilometers (3,467 miles / 3,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 13:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:27 in Puerto Jimenez. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (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 Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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