GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,084 km
5,645 miles
GRI
Grand Island
United States
Distance
9,084 km
5,645 mi / 4,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GRI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Central Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG GRI
ICAO Code SBGL KGRI
City Rio De Janeiro Grand Island
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.970000, -98.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 9,084 kilometers (5,645 miles / 4,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 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 14:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:33 in Grand Island. 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 1,819 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 130° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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