GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,014 km
5,601 miles
OWA
Owatonna
United States
Distance
9,014 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG OWA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG OWA
ICAO Code SBGL KOWA
City Rio De Janeiro Owatonna
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,145 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.120000, -93.260000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Owatonna (OWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) in Owatonna, United States is 9,014 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 11:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:35 in Owatonna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,117 feet between the two airports. Owatonna Degner Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Owatonna (OWA) 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 Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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