GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,006 km
6,217 miles
PWD
Plentywood
United States
Distance
10,006 km
6,217 mi / 5,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PWD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sher-Wood Airport
IATA Code GIG PWD
ICAO Code SBGL KPWD
City Rio De Janeiro Plentywood
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 2,264 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.790000, -104.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Plentywood (PWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) in Plentywood, United States is 10,006 kilometers (6,217 miles / 5,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 09:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:25 in Plentywood. 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 2,236 feet between the two airports. Sher-Wood Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Plentywood (PWD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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