GCW
Peach Springs
United States
9,878 km
6,138 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,878 km
6,138 mi / 5,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GCW GIG
Airport Name Grand Canyon West Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GCW GIG
ICAO Code K1G4 SBGL
City Peach Springs Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,817 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, -113.820000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Peach Springs (GCW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,878 kilometers (6,138 miles / 5,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 15:23 in Peach Springs, it's 19:23 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,789 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon West Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Peach Springs (GCW) follows a heading of 310° (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 Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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