GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,823 km
3,618 miles
RNI
Corn Island
Nicaragua
Distance
5,823 km
3,618 mi / 3,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG RNI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Corn Island
IATA Code GIG RNI
ICAO Code SBGL MNCI
City Rio De Janeiro Corn Island
Country Brazil Nicaragua
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Managua
Elevation 28 ft 1 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 12.160000, -83.060000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Corn Island (RNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Corn Island (RNI) in Corn Island, Nicaragua is 5,823 kilometers (3,618 miles / 3,144 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 18:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:06 in Corn Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Corn Island (RNI) 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 Corn Island (RNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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