Rio De Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro (GIG–SDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rio De Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 9 mi 1h 5m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

GIG–SDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 9 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–SDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Airlines 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to SDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
VCP ~12h 45m CNF ~15h 50m BSB ~16h 30m CGH ~17h 15m GRU ~17h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rio de Janeiro is 0 hours the same as Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · SDU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
Distance & Flight Time
9 mi / 14 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

Facts

GIG–SDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro route.
Route details
Distance9 mi / 14 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: SDU
Full nameSantos Dumont Airport
IATA / ICAOSDU / SBRJ
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to SDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 9 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from GIG to SDU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VCP, CNF, BSB, CGH and GRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to SDU

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GIG to SDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to SDU ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 9 miles (14 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via VCP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.