GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,226 km
7,597 miles
JNU
Juneau
United States
Distance
12,226 km
7,597 mi / 6,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG JNU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Juneau International Airport
IATA Code GIG JNU
ICAO Code SBGL PAJN
City Rio De Janeiro Juneau
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.350000, -134.580000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Juneau (JNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Juneau International Airport (JNU) in Juneau, United States is 12,226 kilometers (7,597 miles / 6,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 16:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:23 in Juneau. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Juneau (JNU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 101° (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 Juneau International Airport (JNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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