BMX
Big Mountain
United States
13,414 km
8,335 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,414 km
8,335 mi / 7,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
83°
east

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BMX GIG
Airport Name Big Mountain Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BMX GIG
ICAO Code PABM SBGL
City Big Mountain Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 663 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 59.360000, -155.260000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Big Mountain (BMX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Mountain Airport (BMX) in Big Mountain, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,414 kilometers (8,335 miles / 7,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 07:52 in Big Mountain, it's 13:52 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Big Mountain (BMX) follows a heading of 327° (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 Big Mountain Airport (BMX) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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