FAT
Fresno
United States
10,386 km
6,454 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,386 km
6,454 mi / 5,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FAT GIG
Airport Name Fresno Yosemite International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FAT GIG
ICAO Code KFAT SBGL
City Fresno Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 336 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 36.780000, -119.720000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fresno (FAT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in Fresno, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,386 kilometers (6,454 miles / 5,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 09:23 in Fresno, it's 14:23 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-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 Fresno (FAT) follows a heading of 309° (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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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