FFT
Frankfort
United States
8,055 km
5,005 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,055 km
5,005 mi / 4,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FFT GIG
Airport Name Capital City Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FFT GIG
ICAO Code KFFT SBGL
City Frankfort Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 812 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 38.180000, -84.910000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Frankfort (FFT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capital City Airport (FFT) in Frankfort, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,055 kilometers (5,005 miles / 4,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 06:13 in Frankfort, it's 08:13 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Frankfort (FFT) 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 Capital City Airport (FFT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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