DTA
Delta
United States
9,966 km
6,193 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,966 km
6,193 mi / 5,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
120°
east southeast

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DTA GIG
Airport Name Delta Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DTA GIG
ICAO Code KDTA SBGL
City Delta Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,760 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 39.380000, -112.500000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Delta (DTA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) in Delta, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,966 kilometers (6,193 miles / 5,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 11:23 in Delta, it's 15:23 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 4,732 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Delta Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Delta (DTA) follows a heading of 314° (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 Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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