GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,956 km
5,565 miles
OMA
Omaha
United States
Distance
8,956 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
323°
northwest

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GIG OMA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Eppley Airfield
IATA Code GIG OMA
ICAO Code SBGL KOMA
City Rio De Janeiro Omaha
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 985 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.300000, -95.890000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Omaha (OMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha, United States is 8,956 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 12:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:52 in Omaha. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Omaha (OMA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 132° (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 Eppley Airfield (OMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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