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Flight Distance from Medellín (MDE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MDESKRG
Medellín, Colombia
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
Great Circle Path
4,756 km2,955 miles • 2,568 NM
Destination Airport
SBGLGIG
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Direct Distance
4,756 km
2,955 Statute Miles
2,568 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 6m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
428 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
134° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 6m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 40m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
9h 39m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇨🇴 Colombia→🇧🇷 Brazil
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE)
- City / Country: Medellín, Colombia
- ICAO Code: SKRG
- Coordinates: 6.1645°, -75.4231°
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Elevation: 6955 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
- City / Country: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO Code: SBGL
- Coordinates: -22.8100°, -43.2506°
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation: 28 ft
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