GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,650 km
5,375 miles
PWA
Oklahoma City
United States
Distance
8,650 km
5,375 mi / 4,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PWA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wiley Post Airport
IATA Code GIG PWA
ICAO Code SBGL KPWA
City Rio De Janeiro Oklahoma City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.530000, -97.650000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Oklahoma City (PWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wiley Post Airport (PWA) in Oklahoma City, United States is 8,650 kilometers (5,375 miles / 4,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 07:44 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:44 in Oklahoma City. 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 1,272 feet between the two airports. Wiley Post Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Oklahoma City (PWA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 130° (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 Wiley Post Airport (PWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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