GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,878 km
4,895 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
7,878 km
4,895 mi / 4,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SFM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG SFM
ICAO Code SBGL KSFM
City Rio De Janeiro Sanford
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 244 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.390000, -70.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 7,878 kilometers (4,895 miles / 4,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 16:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:57 in Sanford.

The return flight from Sanford (SFM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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