GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,694 km
6,023 miles
PRC
Prescott
United States
Distance
9,694 km
6,023 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PRC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field
IATA Code GIG PRC
ICAO Code SBGL KPRC
City Rio De Janeiro Prescott
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 28 ft 5,045 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.650000, -112.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Prescott (PRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) in Prescott, United States is 9,694 kilometers (6,023 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 09:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:29 in Prescott. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,017 feet between the two airports. Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Prescott (PRC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 120° (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 Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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