EVW
Evanston
United States
9,967 km
6,194 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,967 km
6,194 mi / 5,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EVW GIG
Airport Name Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EVW GIG
ICAO Code KEVW SBGL
City Evanston Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,143 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.270000, -111.030000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Evanston (EVW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) in Evanston, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,967 kilometers (6,194 miles / 5,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 03:26 in Evanston, it's 07:26 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 7,115 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Evanston (EVW) follows a heading of 316° (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 Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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