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Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is an international airport serving Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro), Brazil. Its IATA code is GIG and its ICAO code is SBGL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
- IATAGIG
- ICAOSBGL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- GIG
- ICAO code
- SBGL
- City
- Rio De Janeiro
- Region / province
- Rio de Janeiro
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 22.8100° S, 43.2506° W
- Elevation
- 9 m (28 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Sao Paulo (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Concrete |
| 15/33 | 3,180 m10,433 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,934 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,826 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,555 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.350 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.600 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.650 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 122.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Rio De Janeiro through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Brazil
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 14 km |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 336 km |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 360 km |
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | CNF | 361 km |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 398 km |
| Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport | VIX | 418 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
The IATA code of Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is GIG and its ICAO code is SBGL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport located?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is in Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at coordinates 22.8100° S, 43.2506° W and an elevation of 9 m (28 ft).
How far is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,555 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,826 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,934 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
The longest runway at Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.