ALW
Walla Walla
United States
10,736 km
6,671 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,736 km
6,671 mi / 5,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALW GIG
Airport Name Walla Walla Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ALW GIG
ICAO Code KALW SBGL
City Walla Walla Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,194 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.090000, -118.280000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Walla Walla (ALW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) in Walla Walla, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,736 kilometers (6,671 miles / 5,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 09:14 in Walla Walla, it's 14:14 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,166 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Walla Walla Regional Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Walla Walla (ALW) follows a heading of 318° (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 Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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