GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,642 km
5,370 miles
IDP
Independence
United States
Distance
8,642 km
5,370 mi / 4,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG IDP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Independence Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG IDP
ICAO Code SBGL KIDP
City Rio De Janeiro Independence
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 825 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.160000, -95.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Independence (IDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) in Independence, United States is 8,642 kilometers (5,370 miles / 4,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 11:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:36 in Independence. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Independence (IDP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 132° (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 Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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