GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,083 km
6,265 miles
JAC
Jackson
United States
Distance
10,083 km
6,265 mi / 5,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG JAC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jackson Hole Airport
IATA Code GIG JAC
ICAO Code SBGL KJAC
City Rio De Janeiro Jackson
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 6,451 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.610000, -110.740000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jackson (JAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) in Jackson, United States is 10,083 kilometers (6,265 miles / 5,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 12:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:30 in Jackson. 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 6,423 feet between the two airports. Jackson Hole Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jackson (JAC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 122° (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 Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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