GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,651 km
7,861 miles
ICY
Icy Bay
United States
Distance
12,651 km
7,861 mi / 6,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ICY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Icy Bay Airport
IATA Code GIG ICY
ICAO Code SBGL 19AK
City Rio De Janeiro Icy Bay
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 59.970000, -141.660000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Icy Bay (ICY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Icy Bay Airport (ICY) in Icy Bay, United States is 12,651 kilometers (7,861 miles / 6,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 19:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:54 in Icy Bay. 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 Icy Bay (ICY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 95° (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 Icy Bay Airport (ICY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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