GDV
Glendive
United States
9,916 km
6,161 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,916 km
6,161 mi / 5,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GDV GIG
Airport Name Dawson Community Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GDV GIG
ICAO Code KGDV SBGL
City Glendive Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,458 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 47.140000, -104.810000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Glendive (GDV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dawson Community Airport (GDV) in Glendive, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,916 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 04:49 in Glendive, it's 08:49 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 2,430 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Dawson Community Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Glendive (GDV) follows a heading of 323° (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 Dawson Community Airport (GDV) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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