GIG to VCP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Viracopos International Airport (VCP) is 398 km (248 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (VCP to GIG).
How far is it from Rio De Janeiro to Campinas?
The great-circle distance between Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Viracopos International Airport (VCP) is 398 km (248 mi, 215 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GIG to VCP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VCP is roughly west of GIG.
How is the GIG to VCP route written in code?
The pair is written GIG-VCP in IATA codes and SBGL-SBKP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is GIG (SBGL), Viracopos International Airport is VCP (SBKP).
| GIG | VCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | Viracopos International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGL | SBKP |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Rank by connections | #173 | #282 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VCP sits 2,142 ft (653 m) higher than GIG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GIG to VCP
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD | Azul | AZU | - | Active |
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Campinas?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Viracopos International Airport (VCP) are 398 km (248 mi, 215 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GIG to VCP?
A typical nonstop flight between GIG and VCP takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VCP from GIG?
Viracopos International Airport (VCP) lies roughly west of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Which airlines fly GIG to VCP?
3 airlines appear on the GIG-VCP route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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