GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,349 km
6,431 miles
GTF
Great Falls
United States
Distance
10,349 km
6,431 mi / 5,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GTF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Great Falls International Airport
IATA Code GIG GTF
ICAO Code SBGL KGTF
City Rio De Janeiro Great Falls
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 3,680 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 47.480000, -111.370000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Great Falls (GTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) in Great Falls, United States is 10,349 kilometers (6,431 miles / 5,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 09:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:28 in Great Falls. 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 3,652 feet between the two airports. Great Falls International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Great Falls (GTF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Great Falls International Airport (GTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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