GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,179 km
6,325 miles
IYK
Inyokern
United States
Distance
10,179 km
6,325 mi / 5,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG IYK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Inyokern Airport
IATA Code GIG IYK
ICAO Code SBGL KIYK
City Rio De Janeiro Inyokern
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 2,457 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.660000, -117.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Inyokern (IYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Inyokern Airport (IYK) in Inyokern, United States is 10,179 kilometers (6,325 miles / 5,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 18:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:26 in Inyokern. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,429 feet between the two airports. Inyokern Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Inyokern (IYK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 117° (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 Inyokern Airport (IYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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