AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
United States
7,880 km
4,896 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,880 km
4,896 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AVP GIG
Airport Name Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AVP GIG
ICAO Code KAVP SBGL
City Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 962 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.340000, -75.720000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,880 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:15 in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, it's 20:15 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) follows a heading of 335° (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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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