GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,436 km
6,485 miles
NFL
Fallon
United States
Distance
10,436 km
6,485 mi / 5,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG NFL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport
IATA Code GIG NFL
ICAO Code SBGL KNFL
City Rio De Janeiro Fallon
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 3,935 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.420000, -118.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fallon (NFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport (NFL) in Fallon, United States is 10,436 kilometers (6,485 miles / 5,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 20:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:56 in Fallon. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,907 feet between the two airports. Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Fallon (NFL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 117° (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 Fallon Nas (Van Voorhis Field) Airport (NFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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