GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,972 km
6,197 miles
MYF
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,972 km
6,197 mi / 5,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MYF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
IATA Code GIG MYF
ICAO Code SBGL KMYF
City Rio De Janeiro San Diego
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 427 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.800000, -117.100000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Diego (MYF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) in San Diego, United States is 9,972 kilometers (6,197 miles / 5,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 12:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:31 in San Diego. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (MYF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 118° (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 Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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