DCU
Decatur
United States
7,880 km
4,896 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,880 km
4,896 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DCU GIG
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DCU GIG
ICAO Code KDCU SBGL
City Decatur Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 592 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Decatur (DCU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,880 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 13:39 in Decatur, it's 16:39 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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