GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,476 km
2,781 miles
VGZ
Villagarzon
Colombia
Distance
4,476 km
2,781 mi / 2,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG VGZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Villagarzon Airport
IATA Code GIG VGZ
ICAO Code SBGL SKVG
City Rio De Janeiro Villagarzon
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 28 ft 1,240 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 0.980000, -76.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Villagarzon (VGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) in Villagarzon, Colombia is 4,476 kilometers (2,781 miles / 2,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:54 in Villagarzon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,212 feet between the two airports. Villagarzon Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Villagarzon (VGZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 128° (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 Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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