GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,115 km
5,042 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
8,115 km
5,042 mi / 4,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

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GIG RFG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code GIG RFG
ICAO Code SBGL KRFG
City Rio De Janeiro Refugio
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.300000, -97.300000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 8,115 kilometers (5,042 miles / 4,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 18:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:19 in Refugio. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Refugio (RFG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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