BYG
Buffalo
United States
9,860 km
6,127 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,860 km
6,127 mi / 5,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BYG GIG
Airport Name Johnson County Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BYG GIG
ICAO Code KBYG SBGL
City Buffalo Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,970 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 44.380000, -106.720000 -22.810000, -43.250000

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

The flight distance from Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,860 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 13:50 in Buffalo, it's 17:50 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,942 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Johnson County Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Buffalo (BYG) follows a heading of 320° (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 Johnson County Airport (BYG) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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