GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,063 km
5,632 miles
HYR
Hayward
United States
Distance
9,063 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG HYR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sawyer County Airport
IATA Code GIG HYR
ICAO Code SBGL KHYR
City Rio De Janeiro Hayward
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,216 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.030000, -91.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hayward (HYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sawyer County Airport (HYR) in Hayward, United States is 9,063 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 02:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:11 in Hayward. 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 1,188 feet between the two airports. Sawyer County Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Hayward (HYR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 136° (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 Sawyer County Airport (HYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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