GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,656 km
6,000 miles
SDX
Sedona
United States
Distance
9,656 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SDX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sedona Airport
IATA Code GIG SDX
ICAO Code SBGL KSEZ
City Rio De Janeiro Sedona
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 28 ft 4,831 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.850000, -111.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sedona (SDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sedona Airport (SDX) in Sedona, United States is 9,656 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 10:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:03 in Sedona. 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 4,803 feet between the two airports. Sedona Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sedona (SDX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 121° (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 Sedona Airport (SDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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