GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,625 km
5,360 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
8,625 km
5,360 mi / 4,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG RFD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code GIG RFD
ICAO Code SBGL KRFD
City Rio De Janeiro Chicago/Rockford
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 742 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.200000, -89.100000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 8,625 kilometers (5,360 miles / 4,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 10:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:49 in Chicago/Rockford. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) 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 Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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