GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,462 km
5,879 miles
GRN
Gordon
United States
Distance
9,462 km
5,879 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

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GIG GRN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gordon Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG GRN
ICAO Code SBGL KGRN
City Rio De Janeiro Gordon
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 3,562 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.810000, -102.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gordon (GRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gordon Municipal Airport (GRN) in Gordon, United States is 9,462 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 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 10:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:20 in Gordon. 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 3,534 feet between the two airports. Gordon Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Gordon (GRN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 128° (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 Gordon Municipal Airport (GRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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