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Airport Reference

Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

IATA CodeGIG
ICAO CodeSBGL
CityRio de Janeiro
CountryBrazil
Time ZoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates-22.8100, -43.2506

How GIG Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, GIG shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Rio de Janeiro might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRGIG HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (GIG) tell you the flight is arriving at Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)9,254 km / 5,750 mi≈ 10.9h nonstop
JFK (New York)7,729 km / 4,803 mi≈ 9.1h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)11,884 km / 7,384 mi≈ 14.0h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)15,750 km / 9,787 mi≈ 18.5h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)13,523 km / 8,403 mi≈ 15.9h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Rio de Janeiro?

The main IATA airport code for Rio de Janeiro is GIG — Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport.

What time zone is Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport in?

Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport operates on America/Sao_Paulo time.

How does GIG appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, GIG appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...GIG... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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