GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,915 km
6,161 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
9,915 km
6,161 mi / 5,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SDY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG SDY
ICAO Code SBGL KSDY
City Rio De Janeiro Sidney
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 47.710000, -104.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 9,915 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 12:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:52 in Sidney. 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 1,957 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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