GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,061 km
3,766 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
6,061 km
3,766 mi / 3,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG RFS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code GIG RFS
ICAO Code SBGL MNRT
City Rio De Janeiro La Rosita
Country Brazil Nicaragua
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Managua
Elevation 28 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 13.890000, -84.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 6,061 kilometers (3,766 miles / 3,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 16:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:57 in La Rosita. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from La Rosita (RFS) 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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