BCB
Blacksburg
United States
7,724 km
4,799 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,724 km
4,799 mi / 4,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BCB GIG
Airport Name Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BCB GIG
ICAO Code KBCB SBGL
City Blacksburg Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,120 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -80.400000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Blacksburg (BCB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) in Blacksburg, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,724 kilometers (4,799 miles / 4,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 14:02 in Blacksburg, it's 16:02 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,092 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Blacksburg (BCB) 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 Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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