GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,298 km
7,642 miles
HNS
Haines
United States
Distance
12,298 km
7,642 mi / 6,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG HNS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Haines Airport
IATA Code GIG HNS
ICAO Code SBGL PAHN
City Rio De Janeiro Haines
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 59.240000, -135.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Haines (HNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Haines Airport (HNS) in Haines, United States is 12,298 kilometers (7,642 miles / 6,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 09:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:25 in Haines. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Haines (HNS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Haines Airport (HNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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