FRM
Fairmont
United States
9,044 km
5,619 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,044 km
5,619 mi / 4,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FRM GIG
Airport Name Fairmont Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FRM GIG
ICAO Code KFRM SBGL
City Fairmont Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,162 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 43.640000, -94.420000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fairmont (FRM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) in Fairmont, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,044 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 05:22 in Fairmont, it's 08:22 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,134 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Fairmont Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fairmont (FRM) follows a heading of 325° (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 Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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