GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,648 km
4,752 miles
HKY
Hickory
United States
Distance
7,648 km
4,752 mi / 4,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG HKY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hickory Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG HKY
ICAO Code SBGL KHKY
City Rio De Janeiro Hickory
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 1,190 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.740000, -81.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hickory (HKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) in Hickory, United States is 7,648 kilometers (4,752 miles / 4,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 04:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:01 in Hickory.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,162 feet between the two airports. Hickory Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Hickory (HKY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 142° (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 Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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