GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,719 km
4,796 miles
PHL
Philadelphia
United States
Distance
7,719 km
4,796 mi / 4,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PHL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Philadelphia International Airport
IATA Code GIG PHL
ICAO Code SBGL KPHL
City Rio De Janeiro Philadelphia
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.870000, -75.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Philadelphia (PHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, United States is 7,719 kilometers (4,796 miles / 4,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 15:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:16 in Philadelphia.

The return flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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