BBW
Broken Bow
United States
9,203 km
5,719 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,203 km
5,719 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BBW GIG
Airport Name Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BBW GIG
ICAO Code KBBW SBGL
City Broken Bow Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,546 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.440000, -99.640000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Broken Bow (BBW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) in Broken Bow, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,203 kilometers (5,719 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 09:29 in Broken Bow, it's 12:29 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,518 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Broken Bow (BBW) follows a heading of 321° (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 Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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