APV
Apple Valley
United States
10,074 km
6,259 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,074 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
118°
east southeast

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APV GIG
Airport Name Apple Valley Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code APV GIG
ICAO Code KAPV SBGL
City Apple Valley Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,062 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 34.600000, -117.200000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Apple Valley (APV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apple Valley Airport (APV) in Apple Valley, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,074 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 16:48 in Apple Valley, it's 21:48 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 3,034 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Apple Valley Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Apple Valley (APV) follows a heading of 308° (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 Apple Valley Airport (APV) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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