ANC
Anchorage
United States
13,108 km
8,145 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,108 km
8,145 mi / 7,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

ANC GIG
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ANC GIG
ICAO Code PANC SBGL
City Anchorage Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Anchorage (ANC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,108 kilometers (8,145 miles / 7,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 11:33 in Anchorage, it's 17:33 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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