Airport Comparison
| GIG | QNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Canoas Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | QNS |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | SBCO |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Porto Alegre |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 26 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | -29.950000, -51.140000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 1,116 kilometers (694 miles / 603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 15:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:10 in Porto Alegre.
The return flight from Porto Alegre (QNS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.