GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,962 km
5,569 miles
PRW
Prentice
United States
Distance
8,962 km
5,569 mi / 4,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PRW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Prentice Airport
IATA Code GIG PRW
ICAO Code SBGL K5N2
City Rio De Janeiro Prentice
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,579 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.540000, -90.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Prentice (PRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Prentice Airport (PRW) in Prentice, United States is 8,962 kilometers (5,569 miles / 4,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 11:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:32 in Prentice. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,551 feet between the two airports. Prentice Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Prentice (PRW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 137° (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 Prentice Airport (PRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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