GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,899 km
6,151 miles
LND
Lander
United States
Distance
9,899 km
6,151 mi / 5,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LND
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hunt Field
IATA Code GIG LND
ICAO Code SBGL KLND
City Rio De Janeiro Lander
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 5,589 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.820000, -108.730000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lander (LND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hunt Field (LND) in Lander, United States is 9,899 kilometers (6,151 miles / 5,345 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 11:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:03 in Lander. 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 5,561 feet between the two airports. Hunt Field 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 Lander (LND) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 123° (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 Hunt Field (LND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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