BIS
Bismarck
United States
9,646 km
5,994 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,646 km
5,994 mi / 5,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BIS GIG
Airport Name Bismarck Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BIS GIG
ICAO Code KBIS SBGL
City Bismarck Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,661 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.770000, -100.750000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bismarck (BIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) in Bismarck, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,646 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,208 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 22:45 in Bismarck, it's 01:45 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 1,633 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bismarck Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bismarck (BIS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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