FXE
Fort Lauderdale
United States
6,746 km
4,192 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,746 km
4,192 mi / 3,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FXE GIG
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FXE GIG
ICAO Code KFXE SBGL
City Fort Lauderdale Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 26.200000, -80.200000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,746 kilometers (4,192 miles / 3,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 07:32 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 09:32 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE) follows a heading of 322° (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 Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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