EHM
Cape Newenham
United States
13,811 km
8,582 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,811 km
8,582 mi / 7,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
78°
east northeast

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EHM GIG
Airport Name Cape Newenham Lrrs Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EHM GIG
ICAO Code PAEH SBGL
City Cape Newenham Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 531 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 58.650000, -162.060000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cape Newenham (EHM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Newenham Lrrs Airport (EHM) in Cape Newenham, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,811 kilometers (8,582 miles / 7,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 06:19 in Cape Newenham, it's 12:19 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cape Newenham (EHM) follows a heading of 327° (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 Cape Newenham Lrrs Airport (EHM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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