AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
9,387 km
5,833 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,387 km
5,833 mi / 5,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
125°
southeast

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AFF GIG
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AFF GIG
ICAO Code KAFF SBGL
City Colorado Springs Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,576 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,387 kilometers (5,833 miles / 5,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:50 in Colorado Springs, it's 08:50 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,548 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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