DTW
Detroit
United States
8,320 km
5,170 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,320 km
5,170 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DTW GIG
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DTW GIG
ICAO Code KDTW SBGL
City Detroit Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 645 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Detroit (DTW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,320 kilometers (5,170 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 05:22 in Detroit, it's 07:22 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 330° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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