GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
2,665 km
1,656 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
2,665 km
1,656 mi / 1,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG UAQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code GIG UAQ
ICAO Code SBGL SANU
City Rio De Janeiro San Juan
Country Brazil Argentina
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 28 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 2,665 kilometers (1,656 miles / 1,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Argentina. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:40 in San Juan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,930 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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