GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,035 km
5,614 miles
IWD
Ironwood
United States
Distance
9,035 km
5,614 mi / 4,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG IWD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gogebic/Iron County Airport
IATA Code GIG IWD
ICAO Code SBGL KIWD
City Rio De Janeiro Ironwood
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Menominee
Elevation 28 ft 1,230 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.530000, -90.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ironwood (IWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gogebic/Iron County Airport (IWD) in Ironwood, United States is 9,035 kilometers (5,614 miles / 4,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 09:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:00 in Ironwood. 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 1,202 feet between the two airports. Gogebic/Iron County Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ironwood (IWD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 137° (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 Gogebic/Iron County Airport (IWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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