GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,353 km
8,297 miles
JRF
Kapolei
United States
Distance
13,353 km
8,297 mi / 7,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG JRF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport
IATA Code GIG JRF
ICAO Code SBGL PHJR
City Rio De Janeiro Kapolei
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 28 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.310000, -158.070000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kapolei (JRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) in Kapolei, United States is 13,353 kilometers (8,297 miles / 7,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 17:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:10 in Kapolei. With a 7-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 Kapolei (JRF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 105° (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 Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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