GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,579 km
2,845 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
4,579 km
2,845 mi / 2,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PPN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code GIG PPN
ICAO Code SBGL SKPP
City Rio De Janeiro Popayan
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 28 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.450000, -76.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 4,579 kilometers (2,845 miles / 2,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 13:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:04 in Popayan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,659 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia 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 Popayan (PPN) 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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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