GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,632 km
5,363 miles
GLR
Gaylord
United States
Distance
8,632 km
5,363 mi / 4,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GLR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gaylord Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG GLR
ICAO Code SBGL KGLR
City Rio De Janeiro Gaylord
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Detroit
Elevation 28 ft 1,328 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.010000, -84.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gaylord (GLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) in Gaylord, United States is 8,632 kilometers (5,363 miles / 4,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:09 in Gaylord.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,300 feet between the two airports. Gaylord Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Gaylord (GLR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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