GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,105 km
5,657 miles
MWM
Windom
United States
Distance
9,105 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MWM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Windom Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG MWM
ICAO Code SBGL KMWM
City Rio De Janeiro Windom
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.910000, -95.110000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Windom (MWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Windom Municipal Airport (MWM) in Windom, United States is 9,105 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 19:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:30 in Windom. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,383 feet between the two airports. Windom Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Windom (MWM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 133° (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 Windom Municipal Airport (MWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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