BUF
Buffalo
United States
8,164 km
5,073 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,164 km
5,073 mi / 4,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BUF GIG
Airport Name Buffalo Niagara International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BUF GIG
ICAO Code KBUF SBGL
City Buffalo Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 727 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 42.940000, -78.730000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Buffalo (BUF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) in Buffalo, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,164 kilometers (5,073 miles / 4,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 13:21 in Buffalo, it's 15:21 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Buffalo (BUF) follows a heading of 334° (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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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