GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,169 km
6,319 miles
IDA
Idaho Falls
United States
Distance
10,169 km
6,319 mi / 5,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG IDA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Idaho Falls Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG IDA
ICAO Code SBGL KIDA
City Rio De Janeiro Idaho Falls
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Boise
Elevation 28 ft 4,744 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.510000, -112.070000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Idaho Falls (IDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) in Idaho Falls, United States is 10,169 kilometers (6,319 miles / 5,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 15:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:00 in Idaho 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 4,716 feet between the two airports. Idaho Falls Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Idaho Falls (IDA) 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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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