GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,339 km
3,939 miles
SPC
Sta Cruz de la Palma
Spain
Distance
6,339 km
3,939 mi / 3,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SPC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport La Palma Airport
IATA Code GIG SPC
ICAO Code SBGL GCLA
City Rio De Janeiro Sta Cruz de la Palma
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 28 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.630000, -17.760000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to La Palma Airport (SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, Spain is 6,339 kilometers (3,939 miles / 3,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:25 in Sta Cruz de la Palma. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). 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 La Palma Airport (SPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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