GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,976 km
6,199 miles
NZY
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,976 km
6,199 mi / 5,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG NZY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport
IATA Code GIG NZY
ICAO Code SBGL KNZY
City Rio De Janeiro San Diego
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.700000, -117.200000

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

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport (NZY) in San Diego, United States is 9,976 kilometers (6,199 miles / 5,386 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 12:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:35 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 (NZY) 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 North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport (NZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.