GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,289 km
5,151 miles
SAT
San Antonio
United States
Distance
8,289 km
5,151 mi / 4,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SAT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport San Antonio International Airport
IATA Code GIG SAT
ICAO Code SBGL KSAT
City Rio De Janeiro San Antonio
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 809 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.530000, -98.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Antonio (SAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in San Antonio, United States is 8,289 kilometers (5,151 miles / 4,476 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 15:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:23 in San Antonio. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Antonio (SAT) 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 San Antonio International Airport (SAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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