Distance From Palonegro Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, BGA - GIG Distance

The distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 2894 miles or 4657 kilometers or 2513 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bucaramanga ( Colombia ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bucaramanga and Rio De Janeiro takes around 6 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palonegro Airport, Bucaramanga, Colombia to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BGA - GIG

Kilometers		4657 km
Statute Miles		2894 miles
Nautical Miles		2513 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 39 minutes

Palonegro Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - BGA to GIG Flight Path

Location of Palonegro Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bucaramanga to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bucaramanga, Colombia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Bucaramanga, Colombia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BGA - GIG

Time difference between Bucaramanga (Colombia) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 2 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 2 Hours ahead of Bucaramanga.

Location	Local Time
Bucaramanga (Colombia)	2026-04-29, 10:47:12 -05
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-04-29, 12:47:12 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Palonegro Airport (BGA / SKBG) Bucaramanga, Colombia

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil