GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,482 km
4,028 miles
SDH
Santa Rosa de Copan
Honduras
Distance
6,482 km
4,028 mi / 3,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SDH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Santa Rosa Copan Airport
IATA Code GIG SDH
ICAO Code SBGL MHRS
City Rio De Janeiro Santa Rosa de Copan
Country Brazil Honduras
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 28 ft 2,818 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.810000, -88.750000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras is 6,482 kilometers (4,028 miles / 3,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Honduras. 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 11:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:11 in Santa Rosa de Copan. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,790 feet between the two airports. Santa Rosa Copan Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (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 Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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