BFL
Bakersfield
United States
10,266 km
6,379 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,266 km
6,379 mi / 5,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
117°
east southeast

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BFL GIG
Airport Name Meadows Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BFL GIG
ICAO Code KBFL SBGL
City Bakersfield Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 510 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bakersfield (BFL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,266 kilometers (6,379 miles / 5,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 08:15 in Bakersfield, it's 13:15 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bakersfield (BFL) 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 Meadows Field (BFL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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