GCK
Garden City
United States
9,031 km
5,612 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,031 km
5,612 mi / 4,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GCK GIG
Airport Name Garden City Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GCK GIG
ICAO Code KGCK SBGL
City Garden City Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,891 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 37.930000, -100.720000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Garden City (GCK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) in Garden City, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,031 kilometers (5,612 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 09:33 in Garden City, it's 12:33 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 2,863 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Garden City Regional Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Garden City (GCK) follows a heading of 318° (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 Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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