Distance From Villa Garzón Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, VGZ - GIG Distance

The distance from Villa Garzón Airport (VGZ) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 2781 miles or 4476 kilometers or 2415 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 Villa Garzón ( Colombia ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Villa Garzón and Rio De Janeiro takes around 6 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Villa Garzón Airport, Villa Garzón, Colombia to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6 hours 23 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 • VGZ - GIG

Kilometers		4476 km
Statute Miles		2781 miles
Nautical Miles		2415 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 23 minutes

Villa Garzón Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - VGZ to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VGZ - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Villa Garzón (Colombia)	2026-09-12, 08:19:10 -05
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-12, 10:19:10 -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

Villa Garzón Airport (VGZ / SKVG) Villa Garzón, Colombia

Destination

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