GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,092 km
5,649 miles
MIC
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,092 km
5,649 mi / 4,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

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GIG MIC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Crystal Airport
IATA Code GIG MIC
ICAO Code SBGL KMIC
City Rio De Janeiro Minneapolis
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 869 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.060000, -93.350000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Minneapolis (MIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,092 kilometers (5,649 miles / 4,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 15:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:22 in Minneapolis. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MIC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 134° (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 Crystal Airport (MIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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