GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,839 km
6,114 miles
ROL
Roosevelt
United States
Distance
9,839 km
6,114 mi / 5,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ROL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Roosevelt Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG ROL
ICAO Code SBGL K74V
City Rio De Janeiro Roosevelt
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 5,176 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.280000, -110.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Roosevelt (ROL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Roosevelt Municipal Airport (ROL) in Roosevelt, United States is 9,839 kilometers (6,114 miles / 5,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 00:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:48 in Roosevelt. 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 5,148 feet between the two airports. Roosevelt Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Roosevelt (ROL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Roosevelt Municipal Airport (ROL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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