GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,804 km
8,578 miles
OME
Nome
United States
Distance
13,804 km
8,578 mi / 7,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG OME
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nome Airport
IATA Code GIG OME
ICAO Code SBGL PAOM
City Rio De Janeiro Nome
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 64.510000, -165.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nome (OME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nome Airport (OME) in Nome, United States is 13,804 kilometers (8,578 miles / 7,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 12:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:54 in Nome. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nome (OME) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). 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 Nome Airport (OME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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