GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,697 km
4,783 miles
NBG
New Orleans
United States
Distance
7,697 km
4,783 mi / 4,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG NBG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport
IATA Code GIG NBG
ICAO Code SBGL KNBG
City Rio De Janeiro New Orleans
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 2 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.830000, -90.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to New Orleans (NBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport (NBG) in New Orleans, United States is 7,697 kilometers (4,783 miles / 4,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 15:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:57 in New Orleans. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New Orleans (NBG) 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 New Orleans Nas Jrb (Alvin Callender Field) Airport (NBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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