GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,602 km
5,966 miles
RAP
Rapid City
United States
Distance
9,602 km
5,966 mi / 5,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG RAP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rapid City Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG RAP
ICAO Code SBGL KRAP
City Rio De Janeiro Rapid City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 3,204 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.050000, -103.060000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rapid City (RAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in Rapid City, United States is 9,602 kilometers (5,966 miles / 5,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 09:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:50 in Rapid City. 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 3,176 feet between the two airports. Rapid City Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RAP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 127° (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 Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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