ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
8,132 km
5,053 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,132 km
5,053 mi / 4,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
130°
southeast

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ELA GIG
Airport Name Eagle Lake Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ELA GIG
ICAO Code KELA SBGL
City Eagle Lake Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 184 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 29.600000, -96.320000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Eagle Lake (ELA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,132 kilometers (5,053 miles / 4,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 05:51 in Eagle Lake, it's 08:51 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 Eagle Lake (ELA) follows a heading of 313° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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