GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,275 km
5,142 miles
RND
Universal City
United States
Distance
8,275 km
5,142 mi / 4,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG RND
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Randolph Afb Airport
IATA Code GIG RND
ICAO Code SBGL KRND
City Rio De Janeiro Universal City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 761 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.530000, -98.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Universal City (RND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Randolph Afb Airport (RND) in Universal City, United States is 8,275 kilometers (5,142 miles / 4,468 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 15:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:53 in Universal City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Universal City (RND) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 128° (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 Randolph Afb Airport (RND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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