GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,732 km
6,047 miles
RWL
Rawlins
United States
Distance
9,732 km
6,047 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

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GIG RWL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field
IATA Code GIG RWL
ICAO Code SBGL KRWL
City Rio De Janeiro Rawlins
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 6,817 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.810000, -107.200000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rawlins (RWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field (RWL) in Rawlins, United States is 9,732 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 21:55 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:55 in Rawlins. 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 6,789 feet between the two airports. Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field 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 Rawlins (RWL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 124° (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 Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field (RWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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