GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
2,150 km
1,336 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
2,150 km
1,336 mi / 1,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GIG QBX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code GIG QBX
ICAO Code SBGL SNOB
City Rio De Janeiro Sobral
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 28 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 2,150 kilometers (1,336 miles / 1,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:20 in Sobral.

The return flight from Sobral (QBX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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