ECS
Newcastle
United States
9,671 km
6,009 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,671 km
6,009 mi / 5,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
126°
southeast

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ECS GIG
Airport Name Mondell Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ECS GIG
ICAO Code KECS SBGL
City Newcastle Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,178 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 43.880000, -104.310000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Newcastle (ECS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mondell Field (ECS) in Newcastle, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,671 kilometers (6,009 miles / 5,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 01:47 in Newcastle, it's 05:47 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 4,150 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Mondell Field.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Newcastle (ECS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Mondell Field (ECS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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